Shelly's Recipe

TOASTED ALMOND WHITE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Category: Candy

1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup almonds, toasted and finely chopped
1 Tbsp almond liqueur
Confectioners sugar for dusting

In a double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate with the heavy cream. Stir to blend well. Remove from heat. Stir in almond and almond liqueur.

Refrigerate until thick enough to roll into balls, about 3 to 4 hours. Dust fingers with confectioners sugar. Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls. Roll into confectioners sugar. Place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 30 truffles