Chocolate Date Truffles

Recipes Ingredients:

1 pk 11.5 oz Milk Chocolate chips
1/2 ts Almond extract
1 c Crushed vanilla wafers
1 pk 8 oz chopped dates (1 1/2 c)
1/2 c Powdered sugar
Powdered sugar, colored
1/2 c Lowfat vanilla yogurt
-candies, or sprinkles

Recipe Instructions:

1. 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. 2. Form mixture into 1/2 to 1 inch 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 tsp. rum extract for the almond extract and 6 oz pkg. dried apricots, chopped for the dates. Prepare as directed above. Per serving: 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat Each serving contains: 1 Candy = 50 calories Source: Pillsbury Fast and Healthy Magazine, Nov/Dec 1993 Typed for you by: Linda Fields, Cyberealm BBS, Watertown, NY 315-786-1120