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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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Neighborhood squirrels will be envious when you serve these darling acorn-shaped chocolates. The nuts are a nice finishing touch that complements the almond extract in the rich truffles. Ingredients:
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1 teaspoon water |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
1/4 cup dark chocolate candy coating (about 1/8 pound) |
1/3 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted |
slivered almonds |
Directions:
1. Melt chocolate chips in microwave. Stir in cream cheese, water and extract until well blended. Chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Shape teaspoonfuls into slightly oblong balls with one flatter end; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.
2. In microwave or double boiler, melt candy coating. Dip the flat end of each acorn about 1/8 in. into the chocolate, then dip in chopped almonds. Insert a slivered almond into the top for a stem. Return to waxed paper to harden. Yield: about 3 dozen.
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