Sea salt chocolate truffles

As many of you know, I have an obsession with Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman.

I read her blog religiously, own two of her cookbooks (and use them both ALL the time), and have read every book she's published (seriously, check out "From High Heels to Tractor Wheels") 

Last week she posted, on the cooking section of her blog, a list of her favorite Christmas goodies. I was excited because I knew there'd be something I'd want to try, and I was not disappointed. There are lots of yummy treats on that entry, but sea salt chocolate truffles stood out to me. I looooooove sea salt caramel, and the recipe seemed easy enough. I'm pretty sure I went out that afternoon and bought all the ingredients to make them. 

I had to test the recipe before making a huge batch for my family's annual cookie exchange... right?

I was so delighted in how easy they were to make. The ingredients were easy to find (I've been wanting to make her cinnamon roll recipe, but can't find cinnamon chips anywhere!), and the recipe was extremely easy to follow.

Speaking of which, ALL of her recipes are easy to follow. She includes step-by-step pictures of everything she does. It's not at all like reading a traditional recipe. She even uses this technique in her cookbooks. It makes the recipe so much fun to read, and even easier to follow along.

Since my original batch of truffles turned out so amazing (they were snarfed down by everyone who were lucky enough to snag one), they became my official cookie exchange recipe. 

I started the double batch this morning, and keep sneaking little tastes of the chocolate. 

Make these truffles soon. I promise you will not be disappointed.

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/10/chocolate-truffles-with-sea-salt/