Mocha Truffles

Yield: about 1 1/2 dozen truffles

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered instant coffee
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chopped nuts or semisweet baking chocolate, grated

Instructions

1. In small saucepan combine whipping cream, sugar, butter and instant coffee; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, just until mixture boils.
2. Remove from heat; immediately add chocolate chips. Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Add vanilla extract. Pour into small bowl; chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to set. Cover; chill several hours or overnight to allow mixture to ripen and harden.
3. Form small amounts of mixture into 1/2 inch balls, working quickly to prevent melting; roll in nuts or chocolate.
4. Cover; store in refrigerator.
5. Serve cold.