Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles

Name: Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
Total time: PT40M20M
Yield: 48 truffles
Ingredients: Ingredients 2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 12 ounces) 1 cup toasted almonds, ground 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted 1 cup (6-ounce package) semisweet chocolate chips, melted 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup coffee liqueur 1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped

By:

Co+op

Recipe Information

Total Time:

40 minutes; 20 minutes active

Servings:

48 truffles

These chocolate indulgences are surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for the holidays or any special occasion.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 12 ounces)
1 cup toasted almonds, ground
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 cup (6-ounce package) semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup coffee liqueur
1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped

Preparation

In a medium bowl, combine crushed vanilla wafers, ground almonds, cinnamon, and powdered sugar.
With a rubber spatula, mix in melted chocolate, pumpkin, and coffee liqueur. Let stand 10 minutes to firm up.
Shape mixture into 1-inch balls, place on a wax paper-lined plate, and refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
Garnish with chopped toasted almonds just before serving.