Baking Banquet: WHITE CHOCOLATE ORANGE TRUFFLES

I found a recipe on Pinterest for White Chocolate Lemon Truffles, so I thought, why not try White Chocolate Orange Truffles...this is the result and my children love them.

1 cup white chocolate (I used premium Selbourne brand white chocolate from Europe, but white chocolate chips will work)

5 Tablespoons butter

3 Tablespoons heavy cream

1 tsp – 2 tsps orange extract

1 drop of red food coloring, optional

4 drops of yellow food coloring, optional

Icing sugar for dusting (I used Wilton Sprinkles – White Sparkling Sugar)

Melt chocolate, butter and cream over a double boiler, a heavy saucepan, or in a microwave. Stir until smooth.

Stir in extract and optional food coloring. Allow to cool slightly before covering with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.

With a small melon baller or small spoon scoop out mixture and form into 1 inch balls. Toss with icing sugar to coat.

Store covered in the fridge for up to one week. Freeze for longer storage.

Makes: 24

Variation: Coat with chocolate powder, melted milk or dark chocolate, etc. Be creative.