Fudgey Chocolate Truffles

Portions:3 dozen
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup butter
  • ¾ cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz. (not evaporated milk)
  • 3 tablespoons rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • ¾ cup finely chopped nuts
  • Additional
  • chopped nuts or cocoa

Instructions

  • Melt butter in heavy 2-quart saucepan over low heat.
  • Add ¾ cup cocoa; stir until smooth.
  • Add sweetened condensed milk; stir constantly until mixture is thick, smooth and glossy, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in rum and finely chopped nuts, if desired. Pour mixture into flat pan.
  • Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
  • Shape into 1¼-inch balls; roll in nuts or cocoa.
  • Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Store, covered, in refrigerator.
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Course Candy / Chocolate