Easy Chocolate Truffles

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Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 1 hr 30 min
Makes: 6 dozen or 24 servings, 3 truffles each

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-1/2 pkg. (12 squares) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted
  • 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • suggested coatings, such as ground PLANTERS Walnuts, unsweetened cocoa, powdered sugar and/or BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut

Preparation

Step 1

BEAT cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing until well blended.

ADD melted chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.

SHAPE into 1-inch balls. Roll in walnuts, cocoa, powdered sugar or coconut. Store in refrigerator.


Size-Wise
Put these truffles in pretty fluted candy cups and display on a silver platter for an elegant presentation. Each one is a very special treat. Enjoy a serving after dinner with a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

Easy Spirited Chocolate Truffles
Prepare as directed except omit vanilla. Divide truffle mixture into thirds. Add 1 Tbsp. liqueur (almond, coffee or orange-flavored) to each third of mixture; mix well.

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