Maple Nut Truffles

By melanieroe

30 Servings
Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Nutrition Facts: 1 truffle equals 103 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 12 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (or white baking chips MJR)
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips. Set aside to cool. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add melted chocolate and maple flavoring; beat until well blended. Chill for 15 minutes or until firm enough to handle.

Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in walnuts. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.