These Chocolate Liqueur Truffles make the perfect accompaniment to an afternoon coffee or a cup of tea after a dinner party. Also a great hit with kids if you substitute the liquor with juice. Simple to prepare and very addictive.

Stuff you’ll need:

• 100g dark vegan chocolate, melted
• 200g vegan digestive biscuits (cookies), crushed
• ½ c icing sugar
• 3 tbsp vegan margarine
• 3 tbsp cocoa
• 3 tbsp liqueur (such as Amaretto, Kahlua or Pimms)*
• 2 tsp vanilla
• extra cocoa powder, icing sugar or coconut

How to make them:

1. Crush the digestive biscuits using a food processor
2. In a large bowl combine the crushed biscuits, icing sugar and cocoa powder, mix well
3. Melt the chocolate in a microwave or using a double boiler, add the margarine and combine until melted
4. Add the chocolate and margarine mixture to the dry ingredients along with the vanilla and liqueur
5. Mix well to achieve a sticky consistency that is slightly wet
6. Roll the mixture into teaspoonful sized balls and coat in extra cocoa powder or coconut if desired
7. Refrigerate until set

* Note that some liqueurs are not vegan, so be sure to check first if you’d like to keep your truffles cruelty free.