Mocha-Toffee Truffles
These dessert treats have a soft center, crisp outside, and delectable coffee flavor.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
30 truffles
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
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1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
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1 tablespoon instant coffee crystals
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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2 eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 4-1/2-ounce package English toffee pieces
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4-ounces milk chocolate, melted (optional)
Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degree F. Melt the butter and chocolate pieces in a large saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in coffee crystals; cool 5 minutes. Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
2.
Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Stir into coffee mixture. Stir in the toffee pieces. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart onto a lightly reased cookie sheet.
3.
Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool 1 minute on cookie sheet. Transfer to wire racks and cool completely. If desired, drizzle with melted milk chocolate; let stand until chocolate is set. Makes 30 truffles.
To store,
place layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature up to 1 week or freeze undrizzled truffles up to 3 months. Thaw, then, if desired, drizzle with melted milk chocolate.
Nutrition information
Calories 143, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 83 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 2%, Iron 4%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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