GUINNESS CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES: St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is coming up! Time to bring out the Guinness.  Here's a great and easy recipe for Guinness Chocolate Truffles. You can really taste the Guinness in these truffles. Hoist a few of these on St. Patrick's Day!

GUINNESS CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Ingredients
3/4 cup Guinness
1 pound dark chocolate  (65-75% cacao), chopped
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Cocoa
Optional: chopped nuts

Directions
Melt chocolate in top of a double boiler or saucepan over another saucepan over simmering water.
Gradually stir in cream.
Gradually add Guinness, stirring gently to blend.
Cover and chill overnight.
Shape mixture into 3/4 inch balls, using about a tablespoon for each.
Roll in cocoa (optional: then roll in nuts)