Fabulous Chocolate Truffles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

22 to 24 oz. bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
3/4 c. heavy cream
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
chopped nuts (optional)
sifted unsweetened cocoa powder

Preparation

In a large glass bowl, combine cream and 10 ounces chocolate. Heat in microwave oven on High for 2 minutes or until mixture is smooth and melted.
Stir in butter until smooth.
Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
Using a 1 1/4-inch scoop or tablespoon, scrape up mixture into 20 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Place them on wax paper-lined baking pans and freeze 1 hour.