Recipe of Chocolate Date Truffles - Food Recipes

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Chocolate Date Truffles

Recipe By : Jolene Fincher <76702.2361@compuserve.com>
Serving Size : 1
Preparation Time :0:00
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11 1/2 oz Milk Chocolate chips 1 c Crushed vanilla wafers 1/2 c Powdered sugar 1/2 c Lowfat vanilla yogurt 1/2 t Almond extract 8 oz chopped dates (1 1/2 c) Powdered sugar, colored candies, or sprink 1. In a medium saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate chips, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla wafers, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, yogurt, and almond extract; blend well. Stir in dates. Refrigerate 10 minutes for easier handling. 2. Form mixture into 1/2 to 1 inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar, and place in a single layer in a large shallow container. Store covered in refrigerator. TIP: One 10 oz package of vanilla milk chips can be substituted for the chocolate chips. Substitute 1/2 tsp. rum extract for the almond extract and 6 oz pkg. dried apricots, chopped for the dates. Prepare as directed above. Per serving: 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat Each serving contains: 1 candy õ0 calories Source: Pillsbury Fast and Healthy Magazine, Nov/Dec 1993 Typed for you by: Linda Fields, Cyberealm BBS, Watertown, NY 315-786-1120 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -