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Eggnog Truffles

Name: Eggnog Truffles
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 35 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 16 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped, divided; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon rum extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023

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Ingredients

16 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

In a microwave, melt 8 oz. chocolate; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, extract and nutmeg until blended and smooth. Beat in melted chocolate. Cover and refrigerate until firm enough to shape, about 4 hours.
Shape chocolate mixture into 1-in. balls; place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm enough to dip, about 1 hour.
In a microwave, melt remaining chocolate, stir until smooth. Dip truffles in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place back on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg. Refrigerate until set. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 truffle: 117 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Eggnog Truffles

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