Chocolate Truffles

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the butter into small pieces and mix with the chocolate morsels in a microwave-safe bowl. If it has begun to melt, proceed to step 2. If it's still solid, microwave in 30-second increments at low power until the chips begin to met. Do not melt completely!

2. 2

   Heat the cream to a simmer, and pour it over the chocolate-butter mixture. Stir until the chocolate and butter are completely melted.

3. 3

   Warm the Cognac for 10 seconds (trust me, that's enough!) in the microwave. Stir into the chocolate mixture.

4. 4

   Pour the chocolate mixture into a clean pan and chill.

5. 5

   When the chocolate mixture is firm, use a melon baller or a rounded spoon to make balls about an inch in diameter or slightly smaller.

6. 6

   Drop each ball into the cocoa in a bowl, and roll around to coat.