Brownie Truffles

 

The battle of the truffles? LOL!

Picture and recipe from "Tastes Better from Scratch.com"

How many of you are like me and enjoy those Oreo Truffles that we make for holidays and special occasions? They're so good and look really appetizing on your cookie tray or in a pretty dish.

Well, look out Oreos because I heard about another truffle and I believe I've it's one that I like just as much...maybe a little more! Brownies are a definite favorite with almost everyone I know and these don't disappoint. 

Give them a try and let me know what you think? 

Ingredients:

1 (9x13")pan of baked brownies (box mix or from scratch-your choice)

3 cups semi-sweet morsels (or a pkg. of Ghirardelli melting chocolate)

1 Tbsp. shortening if using chocolate morsels

Sprinkles or chopped nuts (totally optional)

Instructions:

Bake brownies according to the recipe (DO NOT OVERBAKE) We want them soft and chewy. Cool completely.

Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Once cooled, use a fork to crumble the brownies. Roll into about 35 balls and freeze for about 15 minutes. This will make it easier to cover with the melted chocolate.

Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently. If you are using the morsels, add the shortening to help give it a smooth, shiny coating.

Drop a brownie ball into the melted chocolate and roll with a fork, then let the access chocolate drip back into the pan before placing it onto the parchment paper. If you want to sprinkle them with nuts or candies, now is the time, before they harden.

Leave at room temperature until chocolate coating hardens. This only takes a few minutes.

These can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or in a plastic bag in the freezer for a month.

A Tip from Grammy:

-Make your own dipping fork by breaking off the two middle tines of a plastic fork and using just the two end ones.

-Use white chocolate morsels, add peppermint, cherry or raspberry extract to the chocolate coating.

Be encouraged!

"In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." -John 16:33