Chocolate date truffles

 
                          Chocolate Date Truffles
 
 Recipe By     : Jolene Fincher 
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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
 
                    
 
 
 
 
 
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