Mint Chocolate Truffles

Name: Mint Chocolate Truffles
Yield: 72 truffles
Ingredients: 1 (10-ounce) package mint chocolate chips; 6 oz semisweet chocolate chips; 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; Cocoa powder

Dark and richly flavored with semisweet and mint-chocolate chips, these heavenly truffles will please chocolate lovers. Smooth and velvety inside, they are reminiscent of truffles made the more complicated way with ganache, yet this version melts quickly in the microwave. After a good chill in the fridge, scoop the mix into tiny balls and roll in cocoa powder. They make excellent gifts for the holidays.

Makes 72 truffles

Ingredients

1 (10-ounce) package mint chocolate chips
6 oz semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Cocoa powder

Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine mint chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave on high for 30-second intervals until chocolate chips are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring after each interval. Cover tightly and chill for 2 hours or until firm. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls and roll in cocoa powder. Cover and chill until serving time.