S'mores Truffles

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and do you know what that means?

No, not love, silly. Oversized stuffed animals, heart shaped jewelry, four dollar Hallmark cards and conversation hearts.

I'm not really a fan of any of those things. Don't you think all that stuff is a waste of money? And tacky? That's what I think. But then again, if I didn't see those items in the store every year, I think I would miss them.

Except the stuffed animals. I could do without stuffed animals for the rest of my life. Please, please no one ever give me a stuffed animal for a present. Especially a Vermont Teddy Bear. Because I would kill you.

I hate this commercial! I HATE IT. Not all women like teddy bears! Do you think we're stupid?! If a guy sent me one of those I'd think he was a sick, pervert freak.
I can't say I respect these women in the commercial.
Also, their wardrobe doesn't seem appropriate for the office.

But anyway, did you notice what Valentine's Day item I left out?



Chocolate. I think all chocolate is acceptable for a Valentine's Day gift. Along with flowers. Booze, too. The way to my heart is not a Vermont Teddy Bear, but a bottle of Grey Goose and a Whitman's Sampler.

I'm a big fan of the Whitman's Sampler. It's traditional, and you get to.. well, sample. Some personal favorites? So glad you asked.

I like the coconut chocolate; that's the only I always go for first. Any of the nut clusters are good, chocolate messenger boy, toffee, caramels, truffles...

Cherry cordials are NOT acceptable. Or anything with a creamy-whipped fruit flavored filling. Those are the chocolates you bite into and put back in the box.

How do we feel about the molasses chew? I forgot about that one.
I think I eat it if I'm desperate.

But back to truffles. If you want to give your loved one a homemade gift, you could make these s'mores truffles. I don't know anyone that doesn't love s'mores, so it's a perfect flavor for a truffle.

I think I invented these, because I Googled s'mores truffles and nothing came up. It's creamy milk chocolate wrapped around a mini marshmallow, then rolled in graham cracker crumbs. Simple but delicious, right?

S'mores Truffles (Recipe by Me)
Printable Recipe

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups milk chocolate chips (12 oz.)
24 mini-marshmallows
1 cup finely crushed graham crackers

Melt butter in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat; whisk in cream and bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Chill saucepan in refrigerator for 1 hour, or until chocolate is solid and rollable; roll into 24 balls, stuffing a mini marshmallow into the center of each. Chill truffles a few minutes before rolling in graham cracker crumbs; chill for a few minutes again so they solidify a little more.

Makes 24 truffles