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Chocolate Orange Truffles

Chocolate Orange Truffles are the perfect homemade candy made with creamy, dark chocolate, orange flavor, and orange sugar coating.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Orange Sugar:
  • 1 orange , zested
  • 1 cup sugar
Orange Truffles:
  • 12 ounces dark chocolate chips
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract

Instructions

To make orange sugar:
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  1. Zest the orange, avoiding the white pith as much as possible.
  2. Let zest sit out overnight uncovered (or until completely dried).
  3. Add zest and sugar to a small food processor and pulse until the sugar and zest are a fine powder.
Truffle filling:
  1. Add chocolate and heavy cream to a microwave-safe bowl and stir together.
  2. Microwave for 1 minute.
  3. Wait one minute then stir until smooth and glossy.
  4. Add in orange extract and stir until smooth.
  5. Let cool in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  6. Roll into 1 inch balls and coat in orange sugar.

Nutrition Information

Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 36mg (2%) Potassium 209mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 222IU (4%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 99mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268

% Daily Value*

Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 36mg 2%
Potassium 209mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 222IU 4%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 99mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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