Rich dark chocolate truffles with various coatings to choose from.

Rich & Easy Dark Chocolate Truffles

Truffles:

1 (12-ounce package) dark chocolate chips
3/4 cup heavy or whipping cream

Suggested Coatings:

Unsweetened cocoa powder

Powdered sugar

Chocolate sprinkles

Colored Sprinkles

Toasted finely chopped or ground pecans

Sweetened flaked coconut

1. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream and microwave at HIGH (100%) for 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring each time, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.
2. Refrigerate until mixture is firm.
3. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in desired coating. Store, covered, in refrigerator. Serve cold.

Makes about 3 dozen truffles.