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Title: Chocolate Date Truffles
Categories: Chocolate Cookie
Yield: 5 Dozen
| 1 | pk | 11.5 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.
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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