Chocolate Date Truffles
Author/Submitted by: Servings: 5 Categories:
Chocolate
/
Cookies
/
Desserts
Ingredients: 1
11.5 oz pk
Milk Chocolate chips 1
c
Crushed vanilla wafers 1/2
c
Powdered sugar 1/2
c
Lowfat vanilla yogurt 1/2
t
Almond extract 1
8 oz pk
chopped dates (1 1/2 c)
Powdered sugar, colored
- candies,
or sprinkles
Directions:
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 = 50
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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