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How to Make Jack Daniels Truffles

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By eHow Contributing Writer
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Consider making a double batch of Jack Daniels truffles, because they're so good, they'll disappear in a hurry. The Jack Daniels whiskey combined with the rich sweetness of the chocolate truffles will make this a dessert to be remembered. You'll be surprised how easy they are.

From Quick Guide: Candy Kitchen
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 8 oz. extra-high-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter, unsalted
  • 2/3 cup of crushed ginger wafer cookies or gingersnaps
  • 3 tbsp. Jack Daniels whiskey (or other fine whiskey)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened powdered cocoa
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  1. Step 1

    Melt the butter and semisweet chocolate over low heat in a heavy saucepan, stirring often until the mixture is melted and smooth.

  2. Step 2

    Stir the crushed ginger wafer cookies and the Jack Daniels whiskey into the melted chocolate mixture.

  3. Step 3

    Pour the mixture into a bowl and put it in the refrigerator to chill covered for 45 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and drop the truffles in balls approximately 1 inch in diameter, leaving a space between truffles. Freeze the baking sheet for 15 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Sift the unsweetened cocoa and the powdered sugar in a pie plate. Remove the truffles from the freezer and roll them individually in the cocoa mixture.

  6. Step 6

    Place the truffles in an airtight container and store them in the freezer or the refrigerator.

  7. Step 7

    Serve the Jack Daniels truffles at room temperature.

Tips & Warnings
  • The secret to delicious truffles is to use the highest quality chocolate you can afford.
  • Jack Daniels truffles can be made up to a week ahead of time.

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chrismoore said

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on 7/11/2009 Mmmmm another great recipe.

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