Creamy and satisfying chocolate candies.

Ingredients

• 1 pound mascarpone, softened
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 cup ThickenThin not/Sugar thickener
• Sweetener equivalent to 4 teaspoons sugar, or to taste
• Pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons vanilla
• 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Nuts for coating

   

Directions

Makes about 36 one-inch truffles

1. Using a whisk beat mascarpone until smooth. Sieve in cocoa.

2. Gradually whisk in remaining ingredients.

3. Refrigerate until firm.

4. Shape into truffles. Roll in desired coating.

Nutrition

Nutrition* per truffle excluding coating, as calculated by Mastercook: 107 calories; 11g fat; 2g carb (of which 1g is fiber); 1g protein.

*based on no-calorie sweetener