This recipe will make good use of any extra fruitcake. Orange juice can be substituted for orange liqueur. Cocoa powder can be substituted for the sifted confections' sugar.
INGREDIENTS (for 3 servings):
- 6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
- 3 tablespoons whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
- 1 cup fruitcake crumbs
- 1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
PREPARATION:
Chop chocolate into small pieces. In saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate, cream, and butter until blended and smooth.
Stir in liqueur and fruitcake crumbs; chill for 2 hours or until firm.
Shape into 1 inch balls and chill at least 20 minutes. Before serving, roll in icing sugar or coca powder and chill for 20 minutes.