Chestnut truffles

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Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Chestnuts *
4 cups Water
2 cups Milk
⅓ cup Butter, softened
1 cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Cocoa
¼ teaspoon Vanilla
1 ounce Semisweet chocolate, grated

Directions

*A 16 oz can of chestnuts, drained, can be used in place of the fresh chestnuts.

Make a shallow crisscross on the flat side of the chestnuts with a sharp knife. Heat chestnuts and water to boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Remove about ¼ of the nuts at a time, peel and skin while still warm. Heat chestnuts and milk to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, about 15 minutes. Remove milk skin from surface; drain chestnuts thoroughly. Place in food processor**. Cover and process until smooth. Beat butter at high speed until fluffy.

Beat in chestnuts, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla until a smooth paste forms. Shape into 1" balls; roll in chocolate. Chill at least one hour. About 2½ dozen candies.

Source: Betty Crocker's New Christmas Cookbook ISBN: 0-671-79927-4 Typed by Carolyn Shaw 11-94

Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 12-09-94

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