Velvetly Chocolate Truffles

I got this recipe from a Pampered Chef party before David was born. I pulled it out this last Christmas and was really happy with how they turned out!! :) My sister and stayed up late making these and got chocolate-slappy. :) Also, they make amazing gifts. I boxed a bunch for our homemade MOPS gift exchange. It cost under $5 for the amount I fit in a small sweater box. I also used little foil mini-muffin holders to put each truffle in. Kept it neat, but also very fancy!

Velvetly Chocolate Truffles

2 squares (1 oz each) unsweetened baking chocolate
1 package (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
3/4 t. pantry double strength vanilla (If desired, 1/2 t. vanilla can be substituted for the double strength vanilla)
Assorted coatings such as unsweetened cocoa powder, toasted chopped almonds, grated chocolate or toasted coconut


1. Coarsely chop chocolate squares. Place chopped chocolate, chocolate morsles and half of the whipped topping in a large bowel; microwave, uncovered on HIGH 1 1/2-2 minutes or until chocolate is melted and smooth, stirring after each 20-second interval. Cool slightly. Fold in remaining whipped topping and vanilla.
2. Spread truffle mixture onto a cutting board; refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to scoop. (Do not allow chocolate to harden too long or the coatings will not adhere well to the truffles.)
3. Using a small scoop, scoop truffle mixture onto small plates containing assorted coatings. For easier scopping, dip scoop into hot water after every few truffles and tap on paper towels to remove excess water. Wearing plastic gloves or using tongs, roll ruffles in coating. Place coated truffle onto a serving platter and serve.
Yield: About 40 Trufffles

These were amazing! :) Enjoy!

Tiramisu

This is a piece of my very first tiramisu! I was very happy the way it turned out. I made homemade pound cake for the layers instead of using ladyfingers. Yum.

Here's Anna licking the whipping cream bowl. I think she approved.

Grandma Kaye's German Chocolate Frosting

I made this for my mother-in-law for her Birthday today. I used her recipe. It's the best german chocolate frosting in the entire world. I guarantee when you make it you'll be licking the bowl and will loose all self-control. So good.

After having this, you'll never settle for the store-boughten can of german chocolate frosting. This is something amazing for your taste buds!

Here's the frosting family recipe...

1 cup Evaporated Milk

1 cup white sugar

3 egg yolks

1/2 cup butter

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/3 cup flaked coconut

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup mini chocolate chips (or shave a Hersey bar for garnish)

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat. You will need to stir and stay with it the whole time. Cook until it starts to boil about 12 minutes.

Remove from heat add flaked coconut & pecans. (Mama Kaye says chopped walnuts are great too!) Spread over cake and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Enjoy. And I'm sure you will!