Chocolate Date Truffles

Title: CHOCOLATE DATE TRUFFLES

Categories: Cookies

Yield: 5 dozen

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 ts Almond extract

1 pk

8 oz chopped dates (1 1/2 c)

Powdered sugar, colored

-candies, or sprinkles

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. --