How to Make Chocolate Truffle Hens

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Assemble the ingredients and supplies.

   Check the "Things You'll Need" below for the supplies.
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   Step 2: Add the broken white chocolate pieces and cream to the double boiler bowl.

   Gently simmer the water in the base of the double boiler, stirring the chocolate occasionally until melted. , Place it into the refrigerator.
   
   Leave there for two hours to chill. , Prepare the tray or plate by lining it with baking (parchment) paper. , Divide evenly into about 16 heaped teaspoons.
   
   Roll each one into a ball in your hands. , Place each coated ball onto the tray or plate. , These will serve as the hen's comb.
   
   Place each slice on top of a ball. , Cut the black or red licorice length into 32 small even pieces.
   
   Stick two eyes into every truffle ball. ,, They need to be refrigerated for 30 minutes before serving.
   
   If storing longer, place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week. ,
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   Step 3: Remove the chocolate and cream mixture from the heat once melted.

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   Step 4: Place the grated white chocolate into the shallow bowl.

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   Step 5: Remove the chilled chocolate and cream mix from the refrigerator.

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   Step 6: Roll each ball in the grated chocolate bowl.

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   Step 7: Cut each gummy raspberry candy into two thin slices.

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   Step 8: Make the eyes.

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   Step 9: Where a beak would be

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    Step 10: push in the sugar coated chocolate candy so that half of it sticks out

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    Step 11: half is in the truffle beneath the eyes.

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    Step 12: Place each truffle into a small cupcake case.

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    Step 13: Finished.

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