For your favorite teacher, fill a plain coffee mug with homemade fudge or truffle candies and wrap mug with Reynolds Holiday Prints Plastic Wrap. To make truffle candies, finely chop 1 package (8 ounce) semi sweet chocolate squares in a blender or food processor; place in bowl. Heat 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream in saucepan over medium heat, just until it comes to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder; stir until dissolved. Pour over chocolate; let stand 30 minutes to melt chocolate. Whisk until smooth and shiny. Stir in 2 tablespoons vanilla extract. cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Roll rounded teaspoons of chocolate mixture into balls and roll in 1 1/2 cups ground pecans. Place candies in coffee mugs, wrap and refrigerate. Makes 2 dozen candies.
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