Please help with truffle (choc.) flavorings

[Clarissa]

I want to make a recipe for Bittersweet Chocolate-Hazelnut Truffles that I saw on Epicurious. There is brandy and vanilla mixed in, along with some ground hazelnuts. Chopped, toasted hazelnuts coat them.

I don't have either hazelnuts or brandy. Can I substitute Frangelico and ground and chopped almonds? I know they're not related to the same nut. I don't want to use Amaretto because I just find it too cloying. tia

[Tay]

Sure, why not? I've used kaluha, and several other liquors. Sometimes, depending on who will be eating them, or if kids might be around. I don't use any alcohol at all, just flavorings. As for the nuts, I have used crushed almonds, macadamia nuts and pecans.

[Clarissa]

Thanks. I'm thinking Frangelico because my other batch had Kahlua, and I'm going to go with the almonds. Time to go chop!

[Tay]

Sabra also works well.
I hope they turn out just right :-}

[Clarissa]

Thanks, Tay. Sabra would be great, but I'm out. I have Grand Marnier, but I already made something else with orange. So Frangelico it is. I think they should turn out right, if I manage to avoid eating the ganache before I start rolling it.