Now that I’m a bit older–but personality still largely unchanged–my philosophy when it comes to truffles is simple: flavorful and anything but boring. When it comes to homemade truffles, they also have to be painfully simple, otherwise I am just totally out. My patience for properly rolling tiny candies is lacking, probably due to my underwhelming skill and, let’s face it, more general sense of impatience in life at large. These Mexican chili-tequila chocolate truffles fit the bill ba-yoo-tifully. Beautifully, people, but with like.. extra super emphasis because of their extra super beautifulness. There’s simply nothing like a bit of chili powder, cinnamon, and vanilla to draw out the richness of good-quality dark chocolate, and the subtle spike of tequila is both heady and aromatic, a bit oaky yet vaguely floral. If you haven’t experienced my adoration of tequila yet, it’s about time anyway.. If you haven’t yet finished your Christmas gifts for coworkers, friends, family, then these are the perfect solution. Not only are they elegant and totally gourmet, but they’re shockingly simple and quick! Just make sure to whip up a few more than you’re planning on doling out to the lucky chicos in your life, because one quick swipe at the spoon simply won’t be enough for you, once you’ve had a taste of the deep, rich, heady combination. Besides.. we’re grown-ups now with super sophisticated tastes (ha.. ha ha..), right? You totally earned it!
