Chocolate Truffles

1) ½ Cup unsalted butter
2) 2 1/3 C confectioner’s sugar
3) ½ C cocoa
4) 1/4 cup heavy or whipping cream 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
5) Centers: pecan, walnuts, whole almonds or after-dinner mints
6) Coatings: coconut, crushed nuts,confectioners sugar

[Makes about 3 dozen truffles]

Cream butter in large mixer bowl.
Combine 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar and the cocoa; add alternately with cream and vanilla to butter.
Blend well.
Chill until firm.
Shape small amount of mixture around desired center; roll into 1 inch balls.
Drop into desired coating and turn until well covered. Chill until firm.