Rich Chocolate Truffles

Directions

1. 1
   In saucepan, combine whipping cream & butter.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until mixture boils; remove from heat. Stir in chocolates until melted; continue stirring until mixture cools & thickens slightly.
3. 3
   Stir in vanilla.
4. 4
   Pour into shallow glass dish.
5. 5
   Cover; chill until firm.
6. 6
   With spoon scoop mixture into 1 inch balls.
7. 7
   Coating Melt chocolate & shortening over low heat; stirring constantly.
8. 8
   (use 1 Tbsp of shortening for every 6 oz. of chocolate).
9. 9
   When mixture is smooth remove from heat. Dip each truffle into coating.
10. 10
    (I found dr opping them in the chocolate & then fishing them out with a spoon worked best. But work quickly or they will melt) Then either place them on foil or in foil candy papers & allow to harden.
11. 11
    Mix powdered sugar & milk.
12. 12
    Drizzle over truffles in various designs.