Chocolate Date Truffles

Chocolate Date Truffles

Recipe By : Jolene Fincher <76702 1/5361

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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.

1/2 fruit,

1/2 fat Each serving contains:

1 candy õ

calories Source: Pillsbury Fast and Healthy Magazine, Nov/Dec 1993 Typed

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