Chocolate Bourbon Truffles

I found the recipe from Recipe Zaar (online search). Figured I would try it out since both Jeff and I enjoy chocolate and bourbon of course.

Ingredients

· 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened fat free condensed milk

· 2 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips ( i used a mix of milk chocolate and mostly semisweet)

· 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

· 2 tablespoons bourbon +

· 1/2 to 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans ( I used sliced almonds b/c that is what I have)

· For rolling after : granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa, or very finely chopped pecans ( as you can see above, I rolled some in cocoa, some in powdered sugar, and some plain).

Directions

1. Combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over low heat. Heat, stirring, until melted and smooth; remove from heat.

2. Stir in the vanilla, bourbon, and 1/2 cup almonds ( or pecans and more if you prefer). Transfer to a small bowl. Cover and chill for 3 to 4 hours, or until mixture is firm.
   
   

3. Working with fingertips, shape ( I used my palm to roll them) into 1-inch balls; roll in finely any of the following chopped pecans, sugar, or unsweetened cocoa. Place on a tray or baking sheet, cover loosely, and chill for at least 1 hour. If desired, put each truffle in a decorative fluted paper or foil cup and keep in tightly covered container in the refrigerator until giving or serving. Keep these refrigerated, tightly covered
   
   
   Tips:

1. After you refrigerate for the 4 hours, Prep all the toppings you want to roll in.
2. Prep what you will be putting them in as well
3. Make sure you have nothing you need to do with your hands... move things, answer phones etc.
4. Use a knife to scrape down the sides of the bowl to loosen up the "ganache dough"
5. I say all these tips because once you touch this stuff, its mess -city on your hands... I couldn't take a photo because my hands were covered in chocolate- It was easy to keep shaping and rolling but I didn't want to keep washing my hands to do something then come back to it.