Chocolate Whiskey Truffles
Make the Best Chocolate Truffles with whiskey, chocolate, and confectioners sugar. These Chocolate Whiskey Truffles are a delicious treat for adults.
Servings 12
Calories 362kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp high-quality cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/4 cup whiskey
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup pecans
Instructions
- In a small bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and whiskey.
- Once the ingredients are thoroughly combined, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Once 30 minutes are up, remove from the fridge. Line a baking sheet with wax paper
- Scoop out portions of the batter with a spoon or a small cookie scoop and roll into 2 inch balls. Set carefully on wax paper. Freeze for at least 10 minutes.
- While the truffles are freezing, place pecans in a sandwich bag. Use a rolling pin to break them into fine pieces. Place the chocolate chips in a small bowl and melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval.
- Remove whiskey balls from freezer and dip each one into the melted chocolate, using a fork to assure that each one is completely coated. Place them back onto a lined baking sheet and top with finely crushed pecans.
- Place back in the freezer for about 20 minutes. Then remove and serve
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg