So Sweet: Make Handmade Truffles For Valentine's Day

Give expensive specialty chocolates a run for their money this Valentine's Day by trying your hand at making easier-than-you-think truffles. And you can personalize these delicious treats with your sweetie's favorite coatings or a splash of flavored liqueur.

Ingredients

12 ounces semisweet chocolate
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Dash of sea salt
1 tablespoon liqueur (optional)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1/4 cup chopped almonds

Directions

Place the chocolate, butter, and cream in a double boiler, a small metal bowl that fits snugly over a small saucepan, filled halfway with water. Simmer over medium heat until melted.
Remove the chocolate mixture from heat and whisk in the sea salt, vanilla, and liqueur if desired. Coffee or orange liqueur really elevates the flavor of these easy truffles.
Pour the truffle base into an 8 by 8-inch baking pan, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for two hours.
Place the truffle coatings in small dishes and remove the truffle base from the fridge. Use a small spoon, or melon baller, to create small rounds of chocolate and then drop in the coatings, rolling to coat.
Keep coated truffles in the fridge until ready to serve.

Enjoy!