Dark Chocolate Orange Truffles!
These Dark Chocolate Orange Truffles are rich and decadent. Chocolate and orange is one of my favourite flavour combinations around the holiday season. These truffles embody those flavours perfectly, with the use of fresh orange juice and orange essential oil. They’re simple to make and use vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free ingredients.
For more holiday recipes, try my vegan and gluten-free Sugar Cookies, Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, or White Chocolate Peppermint Bark.
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Dark Chocolate Orange Truffles
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cocoa or cacao powder plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup cocoa butter or coconut oil melted
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 6 tablespoons coconut cream
- 4 tablespoons orange juice
- 5 drops orange essential oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- To make the truffles, add the cocoa or cacao powder and melted coconut oil or cocoa butter to a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the maple syrup, coconut cream, orange juice, orange essential oil, and sea salt and stir until combined. Place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes, or until set but still pliable.
- Once chilled, scoop the mixture into 20 spoonfuls, and roll into balls. Roll each ball in a small bowl of additional cocoa or cacao powder. Place in the fridge to set for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.
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