Microwave Truffles

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup pecans, , finely chopped, divided
• 8 semisweet baking chocolate squares (1 ounce each)
• 1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

1. 1

   Place 24 small foil candy cups in miniature muffin cups or on a baking sheet. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon pecans into each; set cups and remaining pecans aside.

2. 2

   In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and butter. Microwave at 50% power for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted.

3. 3

   Stir in cream and extract. Beat with an electric mixer until slightly thickened, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.

4. 4

   Immediately pour into prepared cups. Top with remaining pecans. Refrigerate until set.

5. 5

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