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    Chocolate Maple Bacon Truffles

    Published: Jun 13, 2016 · Modified: Jun 22, 2021 by Jenn · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These easy, bite-sized desserts combine two of everyone’s favorite flavors: bacon and chocolate!

    Chocolate Maple Bacon Truffles

    INGREDIENTS
    2 ½ cups powdered sugar
    1 tub Betty Crocker maple bacon frosting OR
    1 tub vanilla frosting with 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
    1 Tablespoon milk
    3 Tablespoons solid shortening
    1 cup Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips
    6 slices maple-flavored bacon – cooked and crumbled

    These bite-sized easy desserts combine two of everyone's favorite flavors: bacon and chocolate!

    DIRECTIONS
    1.   Line a cookie sheet with wax paper and set it aside.
    2.   In a large mixing bowl, add the powdered sugar, milk, frosting (and maple syrup, if using). Stir until well blended.
    3.    Roll the truffle filling into 1 inch balls and place on a cookie sheet. Cover and freeze for 20 minutes while preparing the chocolate coating. Chilling the truffle balls will make it easier to dip into the chocolate.
    5.   In a double boiler, melt the shortening over medium heat. (I’ve tried the microwave method with these chocolate chips but have found using a double boiler creates shinier, smoother chocolate).
    6.  Add the chocolate chips and stir occasionally until melted.
    7.   Pour melted chocolate into a small mixing bowl. Dip a truffle ball into the chocolate with the help of an inserted toothpick. Allow any excess chocolate to run off.
    8.   Gently place the chocolate-coated truffle back onto the cookie sheet and remove the toothpick.
    9.   Immediately sprinkle 1 teaspoon of crumbled bacon on top of the truffle before the chocolate hardens. Repeat with the remaining truffles.
    10.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

    These bite-sized easy desserts combine two of everyone's favorite flavors: bacon and chocolate!

    Chocolate Truffles with Bacon

    Jenn
    These easy, bite-sized desserts combine two of everyone's favorite flavors: bacon and chocolate!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course Desserts
    Servings 18
    Calories 293 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
    • 1 tub vanilla frosting with 2 Tablespoons maple syrup added
    • 1 Tablespoon milk
    • 3 Tablespoons solid shortening
    • 1 cup Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 6 slices maple-flavored bacon - cooked and crumbled

    Instructions
     

    •  Line a cookie sheet with wax paper and set it aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, add the powdered sugar, milk, and prepared frosting Stir until well blended.
    • Roll the truffle filling into 1 inch balls and place on a cookie sheet. Cover and freeze for 20 minutes while preparing the chocolate coating. Chilling the truffle balls will make it easier to dip into the chocolate.
    •  In a double boiler, melt the shortening over medium heat. (I've tried the microwave method with these chocolate chips but have found using a double boiler creates shinier, smoother chocolate).
    • Add the chocolate chips and stir occasionally until melted.
    • Pour melted chocolate into a small mixing bowl. Dip a truffle ball into the chocolate with the help of an inserted toothpick. Allow any excess chocolate to run off.
    • Gently place the chocolate-coated truffle back onto the cookie sheet and remove the toothpick.
    •  Immediately sprinkle 1 teaspoon of crumbled bacon on top of the truffle before the chocolate hardens. Repeat with the remaining truffles.
    • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    Nutrition Facts
    Chocolate Truffles with Bacon
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
    Calories 293 Calories from Fat 108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12g18%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
    Cholesterol 6mg2%
    Sodium 117mg5%
    Carbohydrates 44g15%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 40g44%
    Protein 2g4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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