Name: Chocolate Orange Truffles Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 11.5 ounces milk chocolate chips (1 package); 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips (1 cup); ¾ cup heavy whipping cream; zest of one orange; 2½ teaspoons orange extract; 1 pound chocolate candy coating

Whether you are a candy maker or not, these Chocolate Orange Truffles are amazing, and so easy to make. They require no candy thermometer, and take minutes to make. Nothing says happy holidays like these delicious and simple Chocolate Orange Truffles.

I love the holidays. I love all the family coming to town, and the delicious food and chocolate we make. I have never been any good at making chocolate, but I do enjoy making these.

These Chocolate Orange Truffles require no candy thermometer, or any strange ingredients. They are simple, delicious, and fast.

the story behind the chocolates

When we were growing up, there was one family in our neighborhood that would make the most delicious homemade chocolates and candy each Christmas season and then pass them out to all the neighbors.

My family would literally count down the days until those chocolates arrived and then devour them in a matter of seconds.

If you weren’t home at the time that they were delivered, you completely missed out for that year and had to wait 365 days until they came again.

Now that I don’t live at home anymore, I have had to take matters into my own hands (especially since my parents don’t save any of those blessed chocolates for us and eat the whole plate themselves. I guess they deserve that after putting up with the 6 of us for so many years).

I have been researching chocolates for a while now and holy cow.

Candy making and chocolate making is hard work. I had no idea that it took so much time and specific temperatures. Who has time for that?

So, today I am sharing a recipe that I promise isn’t hard.

No candy thermometer needed and the steps are easy to follow. I promise that if I- the lazy cook of the family – can make these, so can you.

how to make these Chocolate Orange truffles:

Step 1: Pour milk chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate in a large bowl and set aside.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix together cream and orange zest and bring to a boil. Immediately pour over chocolate chips in the bowl.

Be sure your bowl isn’t plastic. Depending on the thickness, it could burn the bowl, or melt it. Not talking from experience or anything….

Step 2: Let stand for 1 minute then mix until the chocolate is completely smooth. Add in orange extract.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for about 45 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.

I stir it a little bit before I put it in the fridge, just to be sure the mixture is fully incorporated. However, be careful not to over-stir. If you do, it could really harm the chocolatey substance.

Step 3: With a large wooden spoon, stir mixture for 10-15 seconds or just until it lightens in color (do not overbeat or it will not be the right texture).

Step 4: Spoon rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets (they don’t have to look pretty). Place baking sheet in the fridge and let chill for at least 10 minutes.

Sometimes mine are a little misshapen, and have a unique look to them, but that’s okay because you are dipping them in chocolate.

Step 5: Using your hands, gently roll each spoonful into a ball. Again, make sure your hands aren’t over heated, or you’ll begin to melt the substance and it will start sticking t your hands.

Step 6: Follow the directions on the candy coating packaging and melt chocolate (I melted mine in the microwave according to the package directions).

I prefer chocolate chips, but I know many people prefer bark.

You could also make this recipe with white chocolate.

Step 7: Dip each chocolate orange ball in the candy coating and push around until completely covered; allow excess to drip off.

I use two forks when I dip these truffles and that way the excess chocolate can drip through before I remove it from the bowl.

I have also taken the prongs off of the middle section of a plastic fork, and let the chocolate drip through, and pick the truffle up with the two outside rings of the truffle.

Step 8: Place each truffle on wax paper; let stand until set. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge.

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Serves: 70

Chocolate Orange Truffles Recipe

Whether you are a candy maker or not, these Chocolate Orange Truffles are amazing, and so easy to make.

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Ingredients

11.5 ounces milk chocolate chips 1 package
6 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips 1 cup
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
zest of one orange
2½ teaspoons orange extract

Outer Coating

1 pound chocolate candy coating

Instructions

Pour milk chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate in a large bowl and set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix together cream and orange zest and bring to a boil; immediately pour over chocolate chips in the bowl.
Let stand for 1 minute then mix until the chocolate is completely smooth. Add in orange extract.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for about 45 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.
With a large wooden spoon, stir mixture for 10-15 seconds or just until it lightens in color (do not overbeat or it will not be the right texture).
Spoon rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets (they don't have to look pretty). Place baking sheet in the fridge and let chill for at least 10 minutes.
Using your hands, gently roll each spoonful into a ball.
Follow the directions on the candy coating packaging and melt chocolate (I melted mine in the microwave according to the package directions).
Dip each chocolate orange ball in the candy coating and push around until completely covered; allow excess to drip off (I use two forks when I dip these truffles and that way the excess chocolate can drip through before I remove it from the bowl).
Place each truffle on wax paper; let stand until set. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge.

Notes

For the outer coating I prefer chocolate chips, but I know many people prefer bark. Both will work

Nutrition

Calories: 23 kcal · Carbohydrates: 1 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 2 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 4 mg · Sodium: 1 mg · Potassium: 16 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 39 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 3 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

Large Bowl
Saucepan
Plastic Wrap
Wooden Spoom
Wax Paper
Baking Sheet

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Questions & Reviews

Mary says:

Those sound heavenly! I make quite a bit of candy...keeping my mama's tradition alive!
Barbara Self says:

Can't wait to make these! Makes my mouth water just thinking about it. I do have one question about ...Instruction #2... Should the Orange extract be stirred into the chocolate before or after the bowl is covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated? Seems like it would need to be stirred in before refrigerating, but just wanted to be sure.
Cyd says:

Add the orange extract in before refrigerating.
Shirley West says:

Can't wait to try these !
Elise says:

Made a ton of different kinds of candy for an auction basket--husband tested all of them gladly. These were by far his favorites.
Carrie says:

I made these today. They are delicious! I added 1 tsp. of orange extract to the chocolate coating.
Linda lefeat says:

Can you freeze these?
Cyd says:

You can freeze these in an airtight freezer container.
Linda hoskins says:

Looks yummy
Lenore says:

Hi! How do you think these lovelies would hold up for shipping? I have been working on 2018's Christmas goody shipment list. Ya know the lists of what to make, what supplies or equipment do I need to buy, if any and who is getting what. I want to add truffles to my list of goodies. The most I think the transit would be is about 3 days. Thank you. Have a great day!
Cyd says:

We usually store these in the fridge since they have heavy whipping cream in them. Are you shipping them from a cool place to another cool place? You may want to keep that in mind. Most of the cream filled chocolates that use real cream (like truffles) will have a shorter shelf life than other cream filled chocolate candy. Recipes vary, but some truffles made with real cream can last up to a month in the refrigerator.
Lenore Vento says:

Thank you for the recipe and the advice. Have a great day! New York to Delaware during the Christmas season. I guess it will depend on what kind of winter we are having, a cold winter or a mild one will be the deciding factor. Still going to make them for the at home goody lovers. Thank you for the recipe and the advice. have a great day.
Cyd says:

Hi Lenore. That's exactly what I was thinking. Since those two places can get pretty chilly during a cold winter, you would probably be fine. Especially if you sent it priority. Best of luck. I'm so impressed you are planning ahead! :)
Tabatha says:

Does this recipe really yield 70 servings, or was that a typo? Cannot wait to try these. Terry’s chocolate oranges are my absolute favorite treat ever but they aren’t available year round here, so I need something to give me my chocolate orange fix!
Cyd says:

70 servings means 70 little truffles. It really just depends on how big you roll your truffles. The bigger you go, you'll net fewer truffles. And we absolutely love the Terry's chocolate oranges every holiday season.
Nancy D says:

I have ordered some orange oil for making candy. I read it is very potent. How much would you suggest putting in this recipe being it is so much more concentrated?
Cyd says:

Since flavoring oils are so much more concentrated, you only need a few drops in place of a teaspoon of extract
Jacyn Stultz says:

Could you use an orange liquor? If so what amount.
Cyd says:

Orange extract is way stronger than orange liqueur. You will need a lot to get the same taste. You may be better off purchasing some extract. You don't want your truffles too runny.
Tobe says:

I love this recipe. Instead of dipping them (because it's not my strong suit) I roll them in crushed toasted pecans. They are delicious and the extra crunch of the nuts is a nice contrast to the smooth, creamy chocolate.
AmyT says:

Can you share a photo of the center of the truffle? does it turn out orange or can we add coloring? thanks.
Brenda says:

Every thing went great until I started dipping. I was using melting chips and when I dipped them they turned my chocolate grainy and thick. What did I do wrong?
Angelia Warren says:

Try adding a drop of vegetable oil to the chocolate when you are melting it. I just learned this from my mom this past Thanksgiving, it keeps the chocolate from hardening so fast. Yours sounds like the chocolate was over cooked. I heat mine in the microwave w/ a drop or two of the oil For 10 seconds at a time and stir in between. Usually takes 3 x’s.
Allison says:

Mine were runny after the 45 minutes in the fridge and very sticky to roll any suggestions?
Momma Cyd says:

We have not had a problem with this thickening up. You could add more chocolate chips. If you followed the measurements exactly, a little sticky is ok. But if you can't get it to roll into a ball, something has gone wrong.

Chocolate Orange Truffles

the story behind the chocolates

how to make these Chocolate Orange truffles:

watch how to make our favorite peppermint oreo truffles

looking for more candy recipes? Here are a few of our favorite: