M&M’S Reindeer Truffles

Instructions

1. Reserve 12 red M&M’s and set aside. Chop remaining M&M’s and set aside.
2. In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, melt chocolate chips until smooth.
3. Meanwhile, heat cream in a small saucepan set over medium heat until simmering. Stir into the melted chocolate.
4. Stir in butter until melted then fold in chopped M&M’s. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 6 hours.
5. Using a small ice cream scoop or melon baller, shape chocolate into twelve (1 1/2-inch) balls (reserve any remaining mixture for another use). Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or until firm.
6. Using two forks, dip chilled truffles into melted dark chocolate candy coating, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl. Return to parchment paper–lined baking sheet.
7. Immediately adhere candy eyeballs, reserved red M&M’s for noses, and pretzels as antlers on the truffles to resemble reindeer. Refrigerate for 30 to 40 minutes or until chocolate is set and hardened.
8. Sponsored By: Mars Wrigley