Mandarin Orange Truffles

By FASCN8G

Ingredients

• 11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
• 6 oz pkg (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup whipping cream or evaporated milk
• 3 T butter
• 12 oz box vanilla wafers, crushed (3 cups)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 2 T orange-flavored liqueur
• chocolate sprinkles

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In blender or food processor, chop oranges very fine. In heavy saucepan combine oranges, chocolate, cream and butter. Heat over low heat until chocolate melted, stirring constantly. Cook 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Stir in cookie crumbs, almonds, sugar and liqueur. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until mixture is firm enough to handle. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in chocolate sprinkles