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.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

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. Melt the butter and semisweet chocolate over low heat in a heavy saucepan, stirring often until the mixture is melted and smooth.
2. Stir the crushed ginger wafer cookies and the Jack Daniels whiskey into the melted chocolate mixture.
3. Pour the mixture into a bowl and put it in the refrigerator to chill covered for 45 minutes.
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. 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. Place the truffles in an airtight container and store them in the freezer or the refrigerator.
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.