Hazelnut Truffles

Hazelnut Truffles

Ingredients:
cream, fluid, heavy whipping
sweetener, syrup, agave
butter, without salt
spartan, real semi-sweet chocolate baking chips,
vanilla extract
nuts, hazelnuts or filberts
milk, fluid, 1% fat, without added vitamin a and vitamin d
nuts, hazelnuts or filberts

Directions:
In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream, agave nectar, and butter to a boil.
Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate.
Whisk until all the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract, hazelnut extract, and dry milk.
Whisk until smooth.
Freeze the mixture for about 20 minutes, or refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm.
To form a truffle, take a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball with the palms of your hands.
Repeat until all the mixture is used.
Roll the truffles in the hazelnuts to coat.
Refrigerate to keep firm.
Remove the truffles 10 to 15 minutes prior to serving for best taste and texture.