Chocolate Truffles for Valentine (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Components

01 - 8 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate bars (226g), chopped into tiny bits
02 - 2/3 cup whipping cream (160ml)
03 - 1 Tablespoon soft unsalted butter (14g)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping Ideas

05 - Cocoa powder
06 - Colorful sprinkles
07 - Chopped nuts
08 - Melted chocolate for dipping

# Instructions:

01 - Put the finely chopped chocolate in a bowl that can handle heat.
02 - Get your cream hot and bubbly in the microwave or on the stove.
03 - Drop butter onto chocolate, then pour the hot cream over everything. Wait 5 minutes, add vanilla and mix until everything's smooth.
04 - Cover the mixture directly with plastic wrap and stick it in the fridge for 1-2 hours. You'll save time using a flat container.
05 - Grab small spoonfuls (about 2 teaspoons each) and roll them into balls. Coat them in your favorite toppings.

# Notes:

01 - They taste better when not cold from the fridge
02 - Try adding mint extract or coffee liqueur for fun twists
03 - Always use real chocolate bars instead of baking chips