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Chocolate Truffles with Bacon

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

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

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g