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Chestnut Chocolate Truffles

These Chestnut Chocolate Truffles are very easy to make. Chestnut Chocolate Truffles make a great edible gift for your friends and family! You can dress them for the holidays, or make them any time of year!

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 20 truffles
Calories: 45 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 3.5 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup superfine sugar, caster sugar, see substitution in post
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 jar chestnuts, 14.8 oz.
For garnish
  • cocoa powder
  • coconut
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

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  1. Place chocolate in microwave safe bowl. Melt in microwave, 30 seconds, stir. Keep putting it in at 10 seconds bursts, stirring in between until melted.
  2. Place chestnuts in a mini chopper, or a food processor  and process until smooth. Stirring and scraping sides. This is optional, but produces a creamy texture for the truffles, with no chunks.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and mix thoroughly.
  4. Add chestnuts and combine. Lastly, add the chocolate and combine thoroughly.
  5. If dough seems very sticky, refrigerate for an hour, or so. Roll between palms into balls. Then roll each ball into coconut, or cocoa powder, sprinkles or nuts.
  6. Can be stored in refrigerator for a few days or in the freezer for longer storage.

Notes

  • Can be stored refrigerated, for up to 7 days.
  • Can be frozen in airtight containers for about 1 month.
  • Rolling is much easier if dough is cold.
  • Roll the balls into desired topping or sprinkles as soon as you are done rolling them.

Nutrition Information

Calories 45kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 18mg (1%) Potassium 16mg (0%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 60IU (1%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20truffles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 45

% Daily Value*

Calories 45kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 18mg 1%
Potassium 16mg 0%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 60IU 1%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.