Orange Cream Truffles (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Truffle filling

01 - 2 cups (120g) vanilla wafers, crushed finely
02 - 1½ cups (180g) powdered sugar
03 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - ½ cup (115g) butter, softened
05 - 1 teaspoon optional orange zest for added taste
06 - ¼ cup (60ml) thawed orange juice concentrate

→ Topping and decoration

07 - Orange or white sprinkles (optional)
08 - 1 cup (200g) white chocolate or candy coating chips
09 - Extra zest from an orange (optional garnish)

# Instructions:

01 - In a big mixing bowl, whip the powdered sugar and butter using a mixer on medium until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
02 - Add the orange juice concentrate, vanilla, and orange zest (if you're using it). Stir together until well blended. The result will be a wet texture.
03 - Toss the crushed vanilla wafers into the wet mixture, stirring until everything sticks together and forms a soft, flexible dough.
04 - Scoop small portions of dough, about 1 tablespoon each, rolling into smooth 1-inch balls with your hands. Space them out on a parchment-covered tray.
05 - Pop the tray in the fridge and let the truffle balls chill for at least 30 minutes. This firms them up for coating later.
06 - While the balls are cooling, put the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe dish. Heat in short 20-second bursts at half power, stirring in between, until melted and silky. Don't let it burn.
07 - Remove a chilled ball, place it on a fork, and dip it into the melted chocolate. Gently shake off the extra coating and set it back on the tray.
08 - While the chocolate layer is still tacky, sprinkle on some orange zest or sprinkles if you’d like. You’ll need to be quick since the coating starts setting fast.
09 - Place the decorated truffles back in the fridge for 15-20 minutes, or until the chocolate gets completely hard.
10 - Once finished, you can eat them right away or store them in an airtight container. They're good at room temp or chilled.

# Notes:

01 - These stay fresh in the fridge for a week if kept in a sealed container.
02 - Freeze them for up to 3 months. Just defrost in the fridge before munching.
03 - Want a swap? Use graham crackers instead of vanilla wafers.
04 - A stronger orange taste can be achieved by adding orange extract along with the juice.

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