*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Too Easy Truffles

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Serving Size  : 5    Preparation Time :0:10
Categories    : Chocolate                        Microwave

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  12      Oz            semisweet chocolate
   1 1/2  Tsp           Vanilla
   8      Oz            Cream Cheese -- softened
                        Nuts -- ground or Baker's An
   3      C             Confectioner's Sugar
                        coconut -- toasted

Melt chocolate by placing in microwavable dish. Microwave on HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until almost melted, stirring after each minute. Remove from
microwave. Stir until completely melted. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Gradually add sugar, beating until well blended. Add melted chocolate and
vanilla; mix well. Refrigerate about 1 hour. Shape into 1-inch balls.
Roll in nuts or coconut. Store in refrigerator. Makes about 5 dozen
truffles.
Variation: To flavor truffles with liqueurs, omit vanilla. Divide truffle
mixture into thirds. Add 1 tablespoon liqueur (almond, coffee or orange)
to each third mixture; mix well.

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