---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: Strawberry Fudge Balls Categories: S_living, Candies Yield: 48 Servings 8 oz Cream cheese; softened 6 oz Semisweet chocolate chips; m 3/4 c Vanilla wafer crumbs 1/4 c Strawberry preserves 1/2 c Toasted almonds; finely chop --or powdered sugar; sifted Recipe by: Southern Living, Home for the Holidays Beat the cream cheese on medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the melted chocolate, beating until smooth. Stir in the wafer crumbs and preserves; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balla; roll in chopped almonds. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to 2 months. Penny Halsey (ATBN65B). Variation. Raspberry Fudge Balls: Substitute 1/4 cup red raspberry jam for the strawberry preserves and 2/3 cup finely ground, toasted pecans for the almonds. -----