Place a metal bowl in the freezer to chill for 30 minutes to an hour.
Place cream, sugar and butter in a large microwavable cup or mixing bowl. Cook at normal high heat for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes until butter is melted and mixture is in a soft boil.
1 cup heavy whipping cream, 3 tablespoons sugar, 4 tablespoons butter
Remove from microwave and stir in 12 oz of dark chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of pecan pieces until smooth. Add caramel syrup and mix well.
Pour chocolate mixture in chilled metal bowl and return to the freezer for 1 to 2 hours until chocolate is set.
Sift confectioners sugar and dark cocoa powder together mixing well. Set aside. Once chocolate is chilled and firm, use an ice cream scoop or any other melon baller that measures one inch. Scoop out 1 inch balls and set on pan fitted with parchment paper. You may either roll balls in pecan pieces or sprinkle them over the top.
2 tablespoons confectioners sugar, 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
Return to the freezer for one hour and allow to set. Sprinkle truffles with prepared cocoa and sugar. Serve and enjoy.
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