How to Make Jack Daniels Truffles
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.
- 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
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Melt the butter and semisweet chocolate over low heat in a heavy saucepan, stirring often until the mixture is melted and smooth.
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Stir the crushed ginger wafer cookies and the Jack Daniels whiskey into the melted chocolate mixture.
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3
Pour the mixture into a bowl and put it in the refrigerator to chill covered for 45 minutes.
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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.
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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.
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Place the truffles in an airtight container and store them in the freezer or the refrigerator.
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Serve the Jack Daniels truffles at room temperature.
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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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Comments
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chrismoore
Jul 11, 2009
Mmmmm another great recipe.