Homemade

We are quickly approaching Christmas so that means the stores are full of frantic people and shelves are mostly empty. Instead of joining the throngs of stressed out people, why not stay in the comfort of your own home and make a gift. We found a great recipe for bourbon-pecan truffles. They are easy to make and are decadent little treats. 

Bourbon-Pecan Truffles

1 cup heavy cream

1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (we suggest Ghirardelli semisweet chips)

2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey (we suggest Old Heaven Hill bourbon)

1 cup finely chopped pecans

1. In medium saucepan, bring cream to boil; remove from heat; and add chocolate and bourbon. Let stand 3 minutes; whisk until smooth. Transfer chocolate to bowl and refrigerate uncovered until thick and firm enough to spoon out. About 2 hours.

2. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Drop teaspoons of chocolate mixture onto baking sheet and refrigerate until firm. About 30 minutes. 

3. Place pecans in a shallow bowl. Using hands, roll each chocolate mound into a ball and roll in pecans, pressing lightly to adhere. Place on baking sheet and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes to one hour. Store in air tight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

You can modify this recipe many ways too. If you don't want to use pecans to coat the truffles, roll the mix in cocoa powder. You can also swap out the bourbon for one of your other favorite spirits like Amaretto or Irish Cream. 

Enjoy!