Chocolate Truffles with Variations

Ingredients

• 3 (6 ounce) packages semisweet chocolate chips (1 1/2 300g bags)
• 1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (300ml)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Finely chopped nuts
• Flaked coconut
• Chocolate sprinkles
• Colored sprinkles
• Unsweetened cocoa or colored sugar

Instructions

1. In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chips with sweetened condensed milk. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract.
2. Chill for 2 hours or until firm.
3. Shape into 1 inch balls; roll in any of the above coatings. Chill 1 hour or until firm.
4. Store covered at room temperature.

Notes

Microwave Instructions: in 1 quart glass measure, combine chips and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave on full power (HIGH) for 3 minutes, stirring after 1 1/2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Proceed as above.

Amaretto: Omit vanilla extract. Add 3 tablespoons amaretto or other almond flavored liqueur and 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract. Roll in finely chopped toasted almonds.

Orange: Omit vanilla extract. Add 3 tablespoons orange flavored liqueur. Roll in finely chopped almonds mixed with finely grated orange rind.

Rum: Omit vanilla extract. Add 1/4 cup dark rum. Roll in flaked coconut.

Bourbon: Omit vanilla extract. Add 3 tablespoons bourbon. Roll in finely chopped toasted nuts.