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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.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 14gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 5mgSugar: 13g
Keyword Chocolate, Christmas, Desserts, Easy, Family Meals and Snacks, Frosting, Holidays, Homemade, Homemade Candy, Homemade Gifts, No Cook, Snacks
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