Like simple...and dark chocolate...Holiday Coconut Rum Truffles

Holiday desserts should be festive, a bit extravagant, and extraordinarily delicious. Some grace the center of your holiday table and are rich and traditional, while others provide a satisfying end to a special meal.
Our favorite are these Coconut Rum Truffles – they're surprisingly simple to make and perfect for entertaining. To give as a gift, pack in paper candy cups and place in a pretty tin.
3 tablespoons butter
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
3 tablespoons dark rum
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups shredded, sweetened coconut
In a small, heavy saucepan (or double boiler), melt butter and chocolate together until smooth. Remove from heat. Add rum, cream, egg yolk, sugar, almond extract, and 1/2 cup of the coconut. Whisk until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Roll into one-inch balls, then roll the balls in the remaining 1 cup coconut. Set on waxed paper to harden. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for up to one month.