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TRUFFLES!!!

At one point in my life, I worked at a craft store and we had a Christmas potluck.  I decided to make candy for the first time ever.  After grabbing my trusty Betty Crocker cookbook, I found a recipe for truffle cups.  They were easy and yummy.  But, I like a challenge and instead of just keeping that recipe, I decided to go one better and make the actual truffles that were also listed in the cookbook and they used flavored liqueurs.  They were more tedious to make, but the results were awesome.  After that, my friends and family started to expect them every year. 

The first few years, Chambord was the only flavor that I did, but as the years went on, I started to experiment with other liqueurs.  Bailey's, Kahlua, Grand Marnier and many many more.  Every year, I try a new flavor, which is very easy because in the alcohol industry they are constantly coming up with something new and interesting.  Last year I used Malibu and while they were great, not everyone liked the coconut flavor.  This year the flavors are Chambord, Peach Schnapps, coffee liqueur, Amaretto and Grand Marnier.  This is the first time for the Amaretto flavor and they are pretty tasty!  If anyone is interested, the basic recipe is still in Betty's cookbook.  Over the years, I have tweaked the recipe to what works best for me, but the basic recipe is what I follow.  Cheers to chocolate and liqueur a great combo!
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