Chocolate Truffle Cookies



Chocolate cookie truffles. Seriously!

YUM.  These cookies have a unique, intensely chocolate, flavor.  I think it is due to the bourbon that they contain.  Now, I must be honest.  I am not a big fan of bourbon.  In these little gems, though, it seems to mix well with the chocolate and create a lovely flavor.

1 cup butter-softened and divided
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons honey
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped

Directions:

1. In a heavy medium sauce pan, combine 1/4 cup butter, whipping cream, and honey over medium-low heat.  Stirring frequently, heat mixture to a simmer.  Remove from heat and add chocolate chips.  Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.  Stir in bourbon and vanilla.

2. In a large bowl cream the remaining butter with confectioners’ sugar until mixture is light and fluffy.  Add nutmeg, salt and half the flour and cream.  Add the rest of flour and cream until well incorporated.  Cover dough (keep it in the same bowl ) and chill 1 hour.

3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in pecans.  Transfer to a silpat lined cookie sheet.  Bake 6-8 minutes or until firm.  Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.  Enjoy!

Recipe Source: http://gonnawantseconds.blogspot.com/2010/03/truffle-cookies.html