Orange Truffles

If you want to add more Southern recipes to your repertoire, Orange Truffles might be a recipe you should try. This recipe serves 8. This hor d'oeuvre has 425 calories, 2g of protein, and 32g of fat per serving. For $1.36 per serving, this recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of margarine, milk chocolate chips, shortening, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. From preparation to the p

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat semisweet chocolate in heavy 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted; remove from heat. Stir in margarine. Stir in whipping cream and orange-flavored liqueur.Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently, just until thick enough to hold a shape. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto aluminum foil-covered cookie sheet. Shape into balls. (If mixture is too sticky, refrigerate until firm enough to shape.) Freeze 30 minutes.

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   Heat shortening and chocolate chips over very low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth; remove from heat. Dip truffles, one at a time, into chocolate.

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   Place on aluminum foil-covered cookie sheet. Immediately sprinkle some of the truffles with finely chopped nuts if desired.Refrigerate truffles about 10 minutes or until coating is set.

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   Drizzle some of the truffles with a mixture of 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon milk if desired. Refrigerate just until set.

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   Serve at room temperature. Store truffles in airtight container. 15 CANDIES; 165

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