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Buttercream Truffles Recipe

Aimee Shugarman
Buttercream truffles are sweet homemade chocolates anyone could love. They make a lovely gift too!
3 from 24 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 minute
Total Time 2 hours
Cuisine Frosting
Servings 48 1 truffle
Calories 102 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk
  • 12 ounces Ghirardelli Chocolate Melting Wafers (dark chocolate)
  • Sprinkles for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Add in milk and beat an additional 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
  • Cover and refrigerate for about an hour (or more!).
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon balls onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Freeze balls for about 30 minutes.
  • Once firm, remove balls from freezer, and use your fingertips to shape smooth.
  • Melt chocolate wafers according to package directions.
  • Using a toothpick, dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, tapping on the side of the bowl to remove the excess.
  • Drop onto parchment paper and add sprinkles immediately. Repeat for remaining truffles.
Keyword Chocolate, Christmas, Desserts, Easy, Family Meals and Snacks, Frosting, Holidays, Homemade, Homemade Candy, Homemade Gifts, No Cook, Snacks