Cookbook:Rum Truffles

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This dish contains raw eggs. Be advised that raw eggs may cause food poisoning and could be especially hazardous for the elderly, small children, and pregnant women.

[edit] Ingredients

• 8oz. semi-sweet chocolate
• 1/2 C powdered sugar
• 3/4 stick of butter
• 2 egg yolks
• 3 T rum

[edit] Directions

Mix by hand. Cream butter with sugar then add egg yolks and finally the rum. Soften the chocolate in a double boiler (don't let the inner pan touch the water in the outer pan) or a microwave. Combine the melted chocolate with butter mixture and beat with a spoon for about 5 minutes.

Refrigerate overnight.

Form into balls using a plastic bag as a mitt. Roll the balls in chopped nuts or chocolate sprinkles, powdered sugar, or anything else.

Store in refrigerator.

[edit] See also

• Cookbook:Rum balls