Holiday Sweets - Dark Chocolate Orange Marmalade and Dark Chocolate Mole Truffles

Every year when the holiday season arrives, I go in search of new holiday sweet treats. I don't remember where I found these recipes, but knew they were worth a try. I haven't decided if I have a favorite as it seems to depend on how sweet a treat I am looking for. They are no bake and very easy to make, although rolling the chocolate balls can be a bit messy. This would be fun to do with your children, so have a great time creating some holiday sweets!

Dark Chocolate Orange Marmalade Truffles

2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1-2/3 cups (10 oz.) Dark Chocolate Morsels
Orange Marmalade
Toasted, sweetened flaked coconut
Finely chopped walnuts
Fresh orange zest

1. Line baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.

2. Heat cream to a gentle boil in a medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate, and stir mixture until smooth and chocolate is melted. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.

3. Drop chocolate mixture by rounded teaspoon onto prepared baking sheet, Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Shape or roll each into balls. In this order, roll truffles in orange marmalade, toasted coconut and walnuts. Sprinkle each with orange zest. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

NOTE: to toast coconut, spread on rimmed baking sheet, bake at 350 degree until light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. 

Dark Chocolate Mole Truffles

2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1-2/3 cups (10 oz.) Dark Chocolate Morsels
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (I used regular chili powder)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus additional for rolling
Baking Cocoa

1. Line baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.

2. Heat cream to a gentle boil in a medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate, and stir mixture until smooth and chocolate is melted. Stir in chili powder and cinnamon. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.

3. Drop chocolate mixture by rounded teaspoon onto prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Shape or roll each into balls. Roll truffles in a mixture of cocoa and a little bit of cinnamon. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

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