Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 14 oz tub vanilla frosting
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 3 tablespoons shortening
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 6 slices maple flavored bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the powdered sugar, milk, frosting and maple syrup. Stir until blended.
- Roll the truffle filling into 1 inch balls and place on cookie sheet.
- Cover and freeze for 20 minutes while preparing the chocolate coating.
- In a double broiler or small saucepan, melt shortening on low heat and gradually stir in chocolate chips. Cook until chips are completely melted.
- Pour melted chocolate into a small mixing bowl.
- Dip a truffle ball into the chocolate with the help of an inserted toothpick. Allow any excess chocolate to run off.
- Gently place the chocolate coated truffle back onto the cookie sheet and remove the toothpick.
- mmediately sprinkle 1 teaspoon of crumbled bacon on top of the truffle before the chocolate hardens. Repeat with the remaining truffles.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Inactive Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grams
- Calories: 241
- Sugar: 36
- Sodium: 107
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 5