Italian Chocolate Truffles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 ounces dark chocolate
2 tablespoons Amaretto or 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
3 tablespoons sweet butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 3/4 ounces grated chocolate

Preparation

Melt the dark chocolate with the liqueur in a double boiler, stirring till well mixed.
Add the butter and stir until melted.
Add the confectioners' sugar and the ground almonds.
Mix well.
Leave in a cool place till firm enough to roll into about 24 balls/truffles.
Place the grated chocolate in a plate and roll the truffles in the chocolate to coat them.
Place the truffles in paper candy cases and chill.