Description
Firecracker Chocolate Truffles are a festive and delicious treat perfect for celebrations, featuring a rich chocolate base coated in colorful sprinkles.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional for dusting)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.
- Once the mixture is firm, use a small cookie scoop or your hands to form small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Roll each truffle in the red, white, and blue sprinkles to coat. If desired, you can also roll some in cocoa powder for a different flavor.
- Place the finished truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for another 30 minutes to set.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try adding a teaspoon of peppermint extract instead of vanilla for a minty twist.
- You can also dip the truffles in melted white chocolate for a festive look and extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg