Chocolate Truffle Eggs

Chocolate Truffle Eggs
Prep Time: 40 minutes plus chilling time
Servings: 40 eggs

These delicate gift eggs are pure chocolate heaven through and through !

What You'll Need
1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, softened
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
1 can (300 mL) Regular Eagle Brand®
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
3 squares (28 g each) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
2.2 lbs (1 kg) icing sugar
1.5 lb (680 g) semi-sweet chocolate, melted
Decorative icing, candy sprinkles, icing sugar [optional]

What's Next
1.
Cream butter and salt until fluffy. Gradually beat in Eagle Brand and vanilla. Beat in melted unsweetened chocolate. Slowly beat in icing sugar until well blended.
2.
Knead with hands until mixture is smooth and pliable.
3.
Form mixture into 1 ½” (4 cm) eggs. Place onto wax paper-lined tray. Cover and chill until 4 hours, or until firm.
4.
Resting each egg on a 2 pronged fork, dip into melted semi-sweet chocolate, letting excess coating drip off. Place back on wax paper lined tray; let stand until firm.
5.
Decorate with sprinkles or let chocolate stand until firm and decorate with icing or icing sugar. Store covered at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Notes: Flavoured eggs: Substitute 1 tsp (5 mL) orange, cherry, almond or mint extract for vanilla.