Truffes De Chocolat (French Chocolate Truffles) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

24 ounces premium brand semisweet chocolate, cut in small pieces
2 cups toasted walnuts or 2 cups toasted pecans, finely ground
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 dash salt
chocolate sprinkles
shredded coconut
walnuts, finely chopped

Preparation

Place chocolate in double boiler over low heat, stirring constantly until just melted.
Add nuts, milk, vanilla and salt. Blend well.
Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.
Roll small amounts of chocolate, about the size of a walnut, into balls.
Coat with chocolate sprinkles, shredded coconut, finely chopped walnuts.
Transfer to a cookie sheet and refrigerate until set.