Lazy Day Truffles

Say you want to make truffles, but...
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A. ...you don't have any heavy cream,
B. ...you don't want to wait for ganache to cool,
C. ...you're feeling a little lazy.

Well, I have just the truffles for you.  Cocoa Almond Truffles.
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Cocoa Almond Truffles are made from cocoa powder instead of ganache and mixed together with slivered almonds, espresso powder, vanilla and almond extracts.  They're not smooth like ganache truffles, but have a little crunch from the finely chopped almonds and are cocoa-y.  (I'm not sure cocoa-y is a word, but when you eat something cocoa-y, you know it.)

Roll them in powdered sugar, natural or Dutch-process cocoa, and voila!
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I had the best of intentions of giving the majority of these truffles away, but was vetoed by the boys in my house.  Mr. E even added a few to his morning protein smoothies.  Yes, we're the epitome of health around here.

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Hope you enjoy!  Click over to Imperial Sugar for the recipe. :)


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30 comments

  1. TieghanMay 28, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    My kind of truffles! YUM!

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  2. Averie @ Averie CooksMay 28, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Your truffles look wonderful! I love no-bake recipes like this for those times when you can't even deal with the oven!

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  3. UnknownMay 28, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    These look very good :) I still have to make truffles at least once, it's on my baking bucket list. :)

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  4. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla SugarMay 28, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Mmm I love that you made these easy! Yum!

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  5. THE Tough CookieMay 28, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    HA! i love the 'epitome of health' remark.
    Great job, as usual, Bridget!

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  6. Cookbook QueenMay 28, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Gorgeous!!

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  7. Heather @ Snookies CakesMay 28, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Those are so cute!

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  8. Robyn Stone | Add a PinchMay 28, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    These look absolutely decadent and delicious, Bridget! The smoothie idea is too funny - but I can't blame him!!! xoxo

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  9. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm GirlMay 28, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    These look beautiful... I love the variety of kinds.

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  10. Becky (So Very Blessed)May 28, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Mmm...I don't usually have cream in the house, waiting for things to cool is the hardest part of cooking, and I tend to be feeling a little lazy, so these sound perfect!

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  11. UnknownMay 28, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    why do you use Dutch-process cocoa?
    they are looking gorgeous

    xx A fan from The Netherlands;)

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  12. Colette (Coco)May 28, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Instant gratification (if you munch while you make them)
    and the almonds make me feel like they're healthy for me. ;)

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  13. vanillasugarblogMay 28, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    yep! love to make them, love to kick them up a notch too.
    would love to take perfect photos like yours too! ;-)

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  14. Ashley @ Wishes and DishesMay 28, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    These are right up my alley!! I love this quick and easy way to make truffles :)

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  15. TorviewtorontoMay 28, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    yummy looks fabulous

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  16. MissCandiquikMay 28, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    cute photos! They look divine :)

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  17. UnknownMay 28, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    these look DELICIOUS!! I needed a quick easy truffle recipe so this will be perfect! and truffles in our house never make it longer than a few hours! XXX

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  18. Stacy | Wicked Good KitchenMay 28, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Well, now...you can't blame a guy when you're a total tease! And, so quick and easy? ;) Great recipe and love the photography...cool side-by-sides! Pinning... xo

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  19. nessaMay 28, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    These look like perfection!

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  20. Dorothy @ Crazy for CrustMay 28, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    I want some of these RIGHT NOW. They're gorgeous!

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  21. Nurşen AksoyMay 29, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    Woww,they are very lovly and delicious..I want to taste them..Love from Turkey..www.nurlumutfakta.blogspot.com

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  22. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    So pretty! I've hever eaten truffles, but I want so muuch!

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  23. KellyMay 29, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Very clever idea! I took a look at the recipe and they sound lovely! I love chocolate and almonds, so these are kind of calling my name! I also love how quick they are... as in I may go make them right now!

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  24. JennMay 29, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Those look delicious and super easy!

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  25. JaniceMay 29, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Those look really good. So pretty, too!

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  26. Tracy {pale yellow}May 29, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    These lazy day truffles sound perfect for a lazy day! I love all the different coatings, so pretty!

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  27. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    These look fantastic! Love the ground almond addition too.
    Renee - Kudos Kitchen

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  28. TeresaMay 29, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Would you mind tossing about 20 or more of those truffles way up here in the Northwest!
    I'm ready!
    Mouth wide open!
    These look so good B!
    Love that powdered sugar & cocoa!
    xo
    And truffles feel so fancy! Don't they!

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  29. A SPICY PERSPECTIVEMay 30, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    They look fantastic! And I love that these are for us lazy people! :)

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  30. MaggieCooksJune 3, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    I love truffles !!!!!!! this looks soo good!

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