Mocha Truffles

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 2 packages (12 ounces each) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
• White candy coating, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Beat in cream cheese. Dissolve coffee in water; add to cream cheese and beat until smooth.

Chill until firm enough to shape. Shape into 1-in. balls and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Chill for 1-2 hours or until firm.

In a microwave, melt chocolate coating; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Melt white coating and drizzle over truffles if desired.

Yield: about 5-1/2 dozen.

1 serving (1 each) equals 73 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 11 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.