Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, very finely chopped
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup almond paste
- 1 tbsp strong coffee
- 1/2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 c cocoa powder
- 1.5 tsp cinnamon
Preparation:
1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped chocolate, sugar, almond paste, coffee and melted butter. Stir with a wooden spoon until it comes together and forms a smooth paste.
2. Combine the cocoa powder and cinnamon in a shallow bowl or pie tin.
3. Using a teaspoon, scoop up small balls of the truffle mixture and roll it into a ball in between your hands. Roll the truffle in the cocoa-cinnamon mixture, and place it on a baking sheet or plate.
4. Repeat with remaining truffle mixture and cocoa powder. Refrigerate the truffles for 2 hours before serving. If you are making these ahead of time, transfer the chilled truffles to an airtight container in the refrigerator so they don’t get too dry or absorb other odors. Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
