Chestnut truffles
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Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Chestnuts * |
| 4 | cups | Water |
| 2 | cups | Milk |
| ⅓ | cup | Butter, softened |
| 1 | cup | Sugar |
| 1 | tablespoon | Cocoa |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Vanilla |
| 1 | ounce | Semisweet chocolate, grated |
Directions
*A 16 oz can of chestnuts, drained, can be used in place of the fresh chestnuts.
Make a shallow crisscross on the flat side of the chestnuts with a sharp knife. Heat chestnuts and water to boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Remove about ¼ of the nuts at a time, peel and skin while still warm. Heat chestnuts and milk to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, about 15 minutes. Remove milk skin from surface; drain chestnuts thoroughly. Place in food processor**. Cover and process until smooth. Beat butter at high speed until fluffy.
Beat in chestnuts, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla until a smooth paste forms. Shape into 1" balls; roll in chocolate. Chill at least one hour. About 2½ dozen candies.
Source: Betty Crocker's New Christmas Cookbook ISBN: 0-671-79927-4 Typed by Carolyn Shaw 11-94
Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 12-09-94