Submitted by Linda Hundt

These are simple to make, but deep and rich in flavor. I encourage you make a double batch, purchase small candy boxes at a paper or craft store, tie them up pretty with red ribbons and give them out to all the people you love.

• 1 C. of heavy cream
• 9 oz. dark chocolate pieces (Hershey’s Dark Chips)
• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter cut in bits
• 1 C. of sifted confectioners’ sugar

Coatings - Chopped pistachios, or pecans or almonds, sifted cocoa powder, flaked coconut

In a saucepan set over moderate heat scald the cream. Add chocolate over low heat until melted and smooth – stir constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter and conf. sugar, a little at a time until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and chill for 1 hr. until firm.

Have coatings separate on plates of your choosing. Form chocolate into 1 inch balls and roll into coating, placing them on wax paper lined tray in one layer. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Will keep up to a week in refrigerator. Store in covered containers.