Almond Truffles

Posted by bettyboop50 at recipegoldmine.com April 29, 2001

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
6 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate, finely grated
1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons cr?me de cocoa
24 whole almonds
1 cup finely chopped almonds

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add chocolate, egg yolk, and cr?me de cocoa. Chill mixture 1 hour.

Shape into balls. Insert one whole almond into the ball, and roll the ball in chopped almonds. Refrigerate overnight.

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