Out of this world creamy chocolate truffles

Description
Purchased from the Bivins Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1990. Date and source unknown.

Ingredients

 * 12 ounces real chocolate chips
 * 4 tablespoons butter
 * 1 cup heavy whipping cream
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

 * 1) Put butter, vanilla and chocolate chips in blender.
 * 2) Heat whipping cream until hot.
 * 3) Pour hot cream over ingredients in the blender and blend until all the chocolate is dissolved and smooth.
 * 4) Pour into a buttered dish and cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm.
 * 5) Scoop out a teaspoon of the truffle mixture and roll into a ball with your hands.
 * 6) Roll in powdered cocoa or finely chopped nuts.
 * 7) Put into plastic containers with a tight lid and freeze.
 * 8) Thaw slightly before serving.

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