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                     RICH ORANGE-CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candies                          Chocolate
               Holiday

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/3   c            Heavy cream
    1/4   c            Butter or margarine
  6       oz           Pkg semisweet chocolate
                       -chips
  2       tb           Grated orange peel
  1       t            Orange extract
                       COATINGS
                       Ground natural pistachio
                       -nuts
                       Unsweetened cocoa powder
                       Confectioners' sugar
                       Chocolate jimmies

 Stir the cream and chocolate chips in a small heavy saucepan over
 medium heat until bubbling and chocolate is almost melted.  Remove
 from heat. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the
 mixture is smooth. Stir in the grated orange peel and orange extract.
 Pour the mixture into a shallow baking pan and refrigerate until firm
 enough to shape, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, spread 2 to 3
 tablespoons of each coating ingredient in individual shallow dishes.
 Divide the cold chocolate mixture into 24 equal portions.  Roll each
 portion into a ball. Roll the balls in the coatings, 6 per coating,
 to cover completely. Place the balls as they are coated in 1-inch
 paper or foil bonbon cups. Store in an airtight container in the
 refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
 Makes 2 dozen truffles.



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