Forget buying overpriced chocolates and goodies for your sweetie or friends this Valentine's Day. Why not give them a more personal way of saying "You're Special" by making them a sweet gift yourself? These rich and decadent chocolate truffles are sure to please any chocolate lover.
Believe it or not, chocolate truffles are not difficult to make. I decided to take on the challenge for the sake of this post and prove that it can be easily accomplished (you're talking to Miss Anti-Pastry, remember?). So what if they don't look as perfect as those expensive Godiva ones? These taste amazing and they've got a whole lot more love in them than anything you could buy in the store.
For this recipe, I decided to flavor mine with dark rum. I suggest using good quality chocolate (for taste), but chocolate chips in a bag will suffice just as well (go for the Ghirardelli ones if you do). Indulge, enjoy, and have a happy Valentines Day!
This article appears in Feb 11-17, 2009.