 |
Prep Time: 50 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 48 |
|
A few years ago, I began giving these smooth, minty truffles in tins as Christmas gifts. Now I can't go a year without sharing them. They also make a perfect Valentine's treat for someone dear. -Kim Weiesnbach, Claremore, Oklahoma Ingredients:
1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup butter, divided |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk |
2 packages (4.67 ounces each) mint andes candies |
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
22 ounces white baking chocolate, divided |
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips |
green food coloring, optional |
Directions:
1. Butter a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 236° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat. Stir in candies until melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in marshmallow creme and vanilla until smooth. Spread into prepared pan; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Cut into 96 pieces; roll each into a ball (mixture will be soft). Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
3. In a heavy saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt 18 oz. of white chocolate and chocolate chips. Dip balls in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper to harden. Melt the remaining white chocolate; add food coloring if desired. Drizzle over truffles. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 8 dozen.
|
|