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                         Chocolate Date Truffles

Recipe By     : Jolene Fincher <76702.2361@compuserve.com>
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candy

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  11 1/2  oz            Milk chocolate chips
   1      c             Vanilla wafers -- crushed
     1/2  c             Powdered sugar
     1/2  c             Lowfat vanilla yogurt
     1/2  ts            Almond extract
   1 1/2  c             Dates (8 oz) -- chopped
                        Powdered sugar, colored candies,
                        - or sprinkles

  In a medium saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate chips,
  stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla wafers,
  1/2 cup powdered sugar, yogurt, and almond extract; blend well.
  Stir in dates. Refrigerate 10 minutes for easier handling.

  Form mixture into 1/2 to 1" balls. Roll in powdered sugar, and
  place in a single layer in a large shallow container. Store covered
  in refrigerator.

  Tip: One 10 oz package of vanilla milk chips can be substituted for
  the chocolate chips. Substitute 1/2 ts rum extract for the almond
  extract and 6 oz pkg dried apricots, chopped for the dates. Prepare
  as directed above.

  Source: Pillsbury Fast and Healthy Magazine, Nov/Dec 1993

  Typed for you by: Linda Fields,
    Cyberealm BBS, Watertown, NY 315-786-1120


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