\t\t\t Learn how you can keep these decadent candies fresher for longer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7075,"featured_media":1534647,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[305843,305487,303887,303883,305878],"categories-v2":[311481,310796,308478,308476,311527],"coauthors":[30375],"acf":{"ncv_override_generic_settings_option":false,"ncv_autoplay_option":"","ncv_stickyplay_option":"","ncv_ads_option":"","ncv_mute_option":"","ncv_comscore_option":"","ncv_moat_option":"","ncv_autoplay_mobile_option":"","ncv_viewable_threshold_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_option":"","ncv_autopause_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_mobile_option":"","ncv_autopause_mobile_option":"","ncv_sticky_mobile_option":"","ncv_remove_player_option":false,"long_pin_file":false,"long_pin":""},"yoast_head":"\n Lisa is a prolific baker and former Taste Recipes editor. During her six years here, she researched and tested ingredients, kitchen gear and home products, and wrote articles to highlight the best of the best. Lisa also shared her cooking insights with half a million Taste Recipes newsletter readers.\u00a0The cherry on top of her accomplishments was launching the Bakeable program, a digital community and baking club for more than 20,000 home bakers.<\/p>\r\n Lisa now shares stories about baking, family and crafting on Instagram and her lifestyle blog.<\/p>","twitter":"","instagram":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cabininthecity\/","facebook":"","public_email":"","linkedin":"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lisa-kaminski","tiktok":"","youtube":"","location":"Milwaukee, WI","school_and_year":"Edgewood College","education":" Edgewood College, bachelor's degree in communications and Spanish<\/p>","highlights":" Lisa is a former Taste Recipes editor. During her six years here, she researched and tested ingredients, kitchen gear and home products, and wrote articles to highlight the best of the best.<\/p>","user_nicename":"lisa-kaminski","type":"guest-author","nickname":""}},"extracted_shortcodes":{"[collection id=\"13905\" title=\"Try These Tasty Truffles\"]":{"ID":13905,"post_author":"7310","post_date":"2013-10-25 09:40:45","post_date_gmt":"2013-10-25 09:40:45","post_content":"<\/a><\/div>Chocolate Truffles<\/a>You may be tempted to save these chocolate truffles<\/a> for a special occasion since these smooth, creamy chocolates are divine. But with just a few ingredients, this truffle recipe is easy to make anytime. \u2014Darlene Wiese-Appleby, Creston, Ohio
<\/a><\/div>Champagne Truffles<\/a>Who can resist champagne truffles? Especially when they are so very easy to make! Serve them in gold foil candy cups for an elegant look. \u2014Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
<\/a><\/div>Double Chocolate Truffles<\/a>Here's a delicious holiday treat that's very rich and chocolaty. \u2014Ruth Gordon, Lakewood, New York
<\/a><\/div>Cake Truffles<\/a>These tasty truffles<\/a> are requested every year for parties and potlucks. They're the perfect size to enjoy a few and still have room for other treats. The cake balls take a little time but can be prepped in steps and are easy to make ahead. For variation, swap in strawberry cake and cream cheese frosting and then coat in dark chocolate. Or try chocolate cake with chocolate frosting dipped in white candy coating, or German chocolate cake with coconut caramel frosting coated in milk chocolate. \u2014Krista Anderson, Macomb, Michigan
<\/a><\/div>Caramel Truffles<\/a>These caramel truffles disappear as fast as I can make them. The five-ingredient microwave recipe is easy and fun to make. When drizzled with white chocolate and packaged with ribbon, they're a pretty gift. \u2014Charlotte Midthun, Granite Falls, Minnesota
<\/a><\/div>Strawberry Chocolate Truffles<\/a>The ever-popular combination of strawberries and chocolate shines in these rich, decadent truffles. I often double the recipe to give as gifts. \u2014Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas\r\n\r\n(Check out these tips for making chocolate truffles<\/a>!)
<\/a><\/div>Peanut Butter Snowballs<\/a>As sweet treats go, these peanut butter snowballs are a cut above the raw sugar rush of your average candy. They\u2019re smooth and creamy in the middle, cold and crunchy on the outside\u2014and delicious all the way through!
<\/a><\/div>Easy Truffles<\/a>Our smooth, creamy bonbons are so divine you may be tempted to save this recipe for a special occasion. But with just a few ingredients, they're easy to make anytime. Here's how you can make chocolate truffles<\/a> easily at home. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
<\/a><\/div>Oreo Balls<\/a>You\u2019ll need Oreo cookies, cream cheese and chocolate melting wafers to make a batch of Oreo balls. That\u2019s it! This 3-ingredient, no-bake dessert is as easy as can be. \u2014Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin \u2014Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
<\/a><\/div>Creme de Menthe Truffles<\/a>I found this in a box of recipe clippings and decided to give them a whirl. I'm so glad I did! The minty flavor is perfect for Christmas. \u2014Joe Mattes, Amana, Iowa
<\/a><\/div>White Chocolate Truffles<\/a>I use this white chocolate truffle recipe to make homemade holiday gifts. The candies are so easy to make and will look so pretty in a gift box.\u2014Gloria Nolan, Peoria, Pennsylvania
<\/a><\/div>Red Velvet Cake Truffles<\/a>Everyone loves red velvet, but any cake mix can work here. I've even rolled chopped macadamia nuts into pineapple cake and dipped them into white chocolate. Whatever you do, have fun! \u2014Anne Powers, Munford, Alabama
<\/a><\/div>Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter & Pretzel Truffles<\/a>Sweet chocolate, creamy peanut butter and salty pretzels create a to-die-for truffle. It\u2019s a little bite of decadence and a special indulgence for the holiday season.\u2014Ashley Wisniewski, Champaign, Illinois
<\/a><\/div>Truffle Cherries<\/a>Chocolate is popular at our house, especially during the holidays, so these double chocolate gems never last long! \u2014Anne Drouin, Dunnville, Ontario
<\/a><\/div>Banana Cream Chocolate Truffles<\/a>This truffle recipe was created from ripe bananas and my imagination, and the outcome blew my family and friends away! I don\u2019t particularly like bananas, but I could eat these truffles all day long. \u2014Michele Lassuy, Orlando, Florida
<\/a><\/div>Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles<\/a>The combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate is unexpected and delectable. These delicious truffles make a pretty addition to a party plate, a sweet way to finish up a meal, or a gift your friends and family will love. \u2014Monica Mooney, Roseville, California
<\/a><\/div>Gingerbread Truffles<\/a>I never received compliments on my baking until I brought my gingerbread truffles to a party. Every Christmas, family, friends and even co-workers ask me to make these. \u2014Angela Randjelovic, Independence, Ohio
<\/a><\/div>Mocha Truffles<\/a>Nothing compares to the melt-in-your-mouth flavor of these truffles...or to the simplicity of the recipe. Whenever I make them for my family or friends, they're quickly devoured. No one has to know how easy they are to prepare! \u2014Stacy Abell, Olathe, Kansas\r\n\r\n(Here's how to store chocolate truffles<\/a>!)
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Almond Pecan Date Truffles<\/a><\/h2>\r\nMy daughter and I came across a date candy recipe when she was learning about ancient Egypt. We changed some of the spices and nuts to suit our taste. My dad was a beekeeper and Mom always made a coconut date ball for Christmas. The truffles remind me of past Christmases and are ideal for something quick yet festive on a holiday tray. \u2014Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Go to Recipe\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/almond-pecan-date-truffles\/\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Chocolate Truffles<\/a><\/h2>You may be tempted to save these chocolate truffles<\/a> for a special occasion since these smooth, creamy chocolates are divine. But with just a few ingredients, this truffle recipe is easy to make anytime. \u2014Darlene Wiese-Appleby, Creston, Ohio
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Champagne Truffles<\/a><\/h2>Who can resist champagne truffles? Especially when they are so very easy to make! Serve them in gold foil candy cups for an elegant look. \u2014Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
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Double Chocolate Truffles<\/a><\/h2>Here's a delicious holiday treat that's very rich and chocolaty. \u2014Ruth Gordon, Lakewood, New York
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Cake Truffles<\/a><\/h2>These tasty truffles<\/a> are requested every year for parties and potlucks. They're the perfect size to enjoy a few and still have room for other treats. The cake balls take a little time but can be prepped in steps and are easy to make ahead. For variation, swap in strawberry cake and cream cheese frosting and then coat in dark chocolate. Or try chocolate cake with chocolate frosting dipped in white candy coating, or German chocolate cake with coconut caramel frosting coated in milk chocolate. \u2014Krista Anderson, Macomb, Michigan
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Caramel Truffles<\/a><\/h2>These caramel truffles disappear as fast as I can make them. The five-ingredient microwave recipe is easy and fun to make. When drizzled with white chocolate and packaged with ribbon, they're a pretty gift. \u2014Charlotte Midthun, Granite Falls, Minnesota
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Strawberry Chocolate Truffles<\/a><\/h2>The ever-popular combination of strawberries and chocolate shines in these rich, decadent truffles. I often double the recipe to give as gifts. \u2014Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas\r\n\r\n(Check out these tips for making chocolate truffles<\/a>!)
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Peanut Butter Snowballs<\/a><\/h2>As sweet treats go, these peanut butter snowballs are a cut above the raw sugar rush of your average candy. They\u2019re smooth and creamy in the middle, cold and crunchy on the outside\u2014and delicious all the way through!
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Easy Truffles<\/a><\/h2>Our smooth, creamy bonbons are so divine you may be tempted to save this recipe for a special occasion. But with just a few ingredients, they're easy to make anytime. Here's how you can make chocolate truffles<\/a> easily at home. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Oreo Balls<\/a><\/h2>You\u2019ll need Oreo cookies, cream cheese and chocolate melting wafers to make a batch of Oreo balls. That\u2019s it! This 3-ingredient, no-bake dessert is as easy as can be. \u2014Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin \u2014Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
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Creme de Menthe Truffles<\/a><\/h2>I found this in a box of recipe clippings and decided to give them a whirl. I'm so glad I did! The minty flavor is perfect for Christmas. \u2014Joe Mattes, Amana, Iowa
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White Chocolate Truffles<\/a><\/h2>I use this white chocolate truffle recipe to make homemade holiday gifts. The candies are so easy to make and will look so pretty in a gift box.\u2014Gloria Nolan, Peoria, Pennsylvania
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Red Velvet Cake Truffles<\/a><\/h2>Everyone loves red velvet, but any cake mix can work here. I've even rolled chopped macadamia nuts into pineapple cake and dipped them into white chocolate. Whatever you do, have fun! \u2014Anne Powers, Munford, Alabama
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Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter & Pretzel Truffles<\/a><\/h2>Sweet chocolate, creamy peanut butter and salty pretzels create a to-die-for truffle. It\u2019s a little bite of decadence and a special indulgence for the holiday season.\u2014Ashley Wisniewski, Champaign, Illinois
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Truffle Cherries<\/a><\/h2>Chocolate is popular at our house, especially during the holidays, so these double chocolate gems never last long! \u2014Anne Drouin, Dunnville, Ontario
<\/a><\/div>
Banana Cream Chocolate Truffles<\/a><\/h2>This truffle recipe was created from ripe bananas and my imagination, and the outcome blew my family and friends away! I don\u2019t particularly like bananas, but I could eat these truffles all day long. \u2014Michele Lassuy, Orlando, Florida
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Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles<\/a><\/h2>The combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate is unexpected and delectable. These delicious truffles make a pretty addition to a party plate, a sweet way to finish up a meal, or a gift your friends and family will love. \u2014Monica Mooney, Roseville, California