Double Chocolate Nutella Cookie Truffles Recipes

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE NUTELLA™ COOKIE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Make cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, at least 15 minutes.
• In food processor, process half of the cookies to fine crumbs. Remove and set aside; continue to process remaining cookies to fine crumbs. Mix all of cookie crumb mixture in food processor. Add cream cheese and Nutella™ spread. Process until well combined and mixture can be pressed into a ball, 1 to 2 minutes. Shape cookie mixture into 52 (1 1/4-inch) balls; place on cookie sheet lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
• In medium bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 60 to 90 seconds or until mixture can be stirred smooth.
• Remove half of the cookie balls from refrigerator. Using 2 forks, dip and roll chilled cookie balls, one at a time, in melted chocolate. Return to lined cookie sheet; immediately decorate top with sprinkles. If chocolate has cooled too much, reheat. Refrigerate truffles about 10 minutes or until coating is set. Repeat with second half of cookie balls. Store covered in refrigerator.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and butter with cream; stir until smooth. Add vanilla; cool. Refrigerate until almost solid but still workable, about 1 hour. , Shape into 1/2-in. balls. In a microwave, melt white chips and 1 tablespoon shortening; stir until smooth. Dip half of the balls in white chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. , Microwave milk chocolate chips and remaining shortening; stir until smooth. Dip remaining balls in milk chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. , If desired, drizzle truffles with melted chocolate of opposite color. Store in an airtight container.

HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE NUTELLA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Mix cream butter and corn syrup together in a saucepan.
• Place over medium heat and bring to a full boil; turn off heat.
• Add in 9 ounces of chopped chocolate and gently swirl the pan (do not stir).
• Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• After 5 minutes add in Nutella and whisk slowly to combine.
• Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
• Refrigerate for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• After 45 minutes the mixture will start to thicken quickly, keep refrigerated another 11-15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
• Using a mini ice cream scoop or 2 spoons, form the mixture into 1-inch balls, and place onto prepared sheets; chill until firm (about 10-15 minutes).
• While the balls are chilling, melt remaining 6 ounces of chocolate; cool the chocolate slightly before continuing.
• Place chopped hazelnuts in a small bowl.
• Remove the balls from the refrigerator.
• Using one hand, dip the balls into the melted chocolate.
• Roll it around in your hand (allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl).
• Place the truffle into the chopped hazelnuts.
• Using your clean hand cover the truffle with nuts.
• Lift it out and place back on the sheets.
• Repeat with remaining truffles.
• Place back into the refrigerator to set for about 5-8 minutes.