Chocolate Truffles with Variations recipe

3 (6 ounce) packages semisweet
    chocolate chips (1 1/2 300g bags)
1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (300ml)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Finely chopped nuts
Flaked coconut
Chocolate sprinkles
Colored sprinkles
unsweetened cocoa or colored sugar

In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chips with sweetened condensed milk. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract. Chill for 2 hours or until firm.

Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in any of the above coatings. Chill 1 hour or until firm.

Store covered at room temperature.

Microwave: In 1-quart glass measure, combine chips and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave on full power (HIGH) 3 minutes, stirring after 1 1/2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Proceed as above.

Amaretto: Omit vanilla extract. Add 3 tablespoons amaretto or other almond flavored liqueur and 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract. Roll in finely chopped toasted almonds.

Orange: Omit vanilla extract. Add 3 tablespoons orange flavored liqueur. Roll in finely chopped almonds mixed with finely grated orange rind.

Rum: Omit vanilla extract. Add 1/4 cup dark rum. Roll in flaked coconut.

Bourbon: Omit vanilla extract. Add 3 tablespoons bourbon. Roll in finely chopped toasted nuts.