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Two-Ingredient Truffles

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Diana Yen

These chocolate truffles look fancy and luxurious, but they couldn't be easier to make. Since the truffle base is made from just two ingredients, using good-quality chocolate is key. Explore any fun toppings you like, from the traditional cocoa powder, to powdered sugar or your favorite chopped nuts or candy, to any of the flavor combinations below. Offer them to your sweetheart, serve them to guests after dinner, or pack them up for gifts—but make sure to save some for yourself!

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