French Truffles

Name: French Truffles
Ingredients: 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate; 2 oz. sweet butter, cut into small bits (1/2 stick); 2 egg yolks; approximately 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract or 1/4 c. rum; unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch process); approximately 2 oz. additional semi-sweet chocolate (for coating the finished candies)

6 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
2 oz. sweet butter, cut into small bits (1/2 stick)
2 egg yolks
approximately 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract or 1/4 c. rum
unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch process)
approximately 2 oz. additional semi-sweet chocolate (for coating the finished candies)

Directions

1

Break or chop the chocolate into medium size pieces.
2

Place it in the top of a small double boiler over hot water on low heat. Cover and let stand until partially melted.
3

Uncover and stir until completely melted.
4

Remove the top of the double boiler temporarily.
5

Add the butter, a few pieces at a time and stir with a small wire whisk after each addition until smooth.