{Should I admit that I really, really wanted to title this post “Every Day I’m Trufflin’”…yeah, probably not…}
While I’m not your typical chocolate-obsessed girl, there is something about Valentine’s day that screams chocolate.
Ok, truth? I just wanted something to put sprinkles on.
I think truffles fit the bill nicely, don’t you?
Delicious, sweet, spicy balls of sprinkles.
Yes, I said spicy.
Everything sweet needs a little kick, dontcha think? Don’t worry, it’s not an in-your-face kinda thing. It just sneaks up on you at the end as you’re licking your lips clean of that last taste of truffley-goodness.
I don’t think these really need anymore introduction. Except maybe to tell you that these chocolate truffles are dairy free and vegan {depending on your sprinkles}.
Spicy Chocolate Truffles
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Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate {dairy-free: I love Enjoy Life brand}
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup coconut milk {full-fat, canned}
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp chili powder
- pinch of sea salt
- sprinkles
Instructions
Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in heat-proof bowl. Melt in microwave or in double boiler. Stir until smooth.
Whisk in coconut milk and spices. {If lumps form, pop it back in the microwave for a few seconds.}
Refrigerate for ~30 minutes or until mixture starts to solidify {but isn’t hard}.
Use a tablespoon to scoop chocolate into balls. Roll between your palms to form smooth balls, then roll in sprinkles {or other toppings such as crushed nuts or powdered sugar}. Be sure your hands are cold so you don’t melt the chocolate- I squeezed an ice cube every few balls to keep things cold.
Refrigerate if not immediately devoured.
Note: be sure to stir well. I was a little truffle-happy and jumped the gun. My taste-tester {the husband} didn’t know they had a hidden kick until his last bite- when they really kicked. 
So go grab some festively themed red, white, and pink sprinkles and get trufflin’.
How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day? Or are you in the “fabricated holiday” camp?
{ 7 comments… read them below or chime in }
LMAO
yes.
You need that title
MIz Just blogged…Sweet Relish 2 (AKA what Miz wants for Valentines Day).
i don’t know if i’ve ever had spicy chocolate anything before!! have to give these a try!!
Linz @ Itz Linz Just blogged…Love Day
I am so glad I’m not the only one that thinks of “everyday I’m trufflin” when I see truffles, hooray! : )
Beautiful and yummy!
Kelly Just blogged…26.2……relay!
DELICIOUS!
Pavement Runner Just blogged…Playlist Thursday: Random, I know
Ooo, I bet these are fabulous! And I like your alternate title idea…now I have it stuck in my head.
Caroline @ chocolate & carrots Just blogged…Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Cake
I TOTALLY would have still read this if the title was “Everyday I’m trufflin’”
PS The truffles look delicious!
That made me laugh… a lot.
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