Paleo Chocolate Truffles

I made these over the weekend for a BBQ at my box.  They turned out pretty good!  I used coffee, orange, peppermint, vanilla and raspberry extract and I have to say my favorite was the coffee!  The orange one was pretty good too and tasted like the chocolate oranges that you get around Christmas.

The most difficult part of making these was forming them into the balls as it is very messy, especially if you roll them by hand.  I think the coconut oil gives them a lower melting point, so if you make them for a party, keep them in the fridge or freezer until it's time for dessert!

Ingredients

• 10oz 60%-100% dark chocolate
• 3 tablespoon coconut oil
• 3/4 cup coconut milk (skim from the top of a can of coconut milk)
• 1-3 tablespoons pure extract of your choice to taste 
• Coatings: 100% chocolate powder, unsweetened shredded coconut, chopped nuts or melted chocolate 

Instructions

• Place the chocolate in a microwave-proof bowl and melt using 30 second cycles.
• Melt the coconut oil in the microwave separately and add to the melted chocolate. Stir together.
• While the mixture is still warm, quickly add in the coconut milk (try to use milk that's at room temperature) and add extract. 
• Mix well.
• Place in freezer for 2 hours.
• Using a melon scoop or just using a spoon, scoop out small chunks of chocolate and form it into balls in your hands.
• Add the coating of your choice by rolling the chocolate ball through the coating or dipping in melted chocolate.