Easy Decadent Truffles

SUBMITTED BY: Jenny MacKinnell
"Insanely easy, but oh so rich! Recipe makes a large amount but you can vary flavorings and coatings to make several different varieties."
Original recipe yield:
5 dozen

PREP TIME	1 Hr
READY IN	1 Hr

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until well blended. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla until no streaks remain. Refrigerate for about 1 hour. Shape into 1 inch balls.

Notes

Roll truffles in ground walnuts (or any ground nuts), cocoa, coconut, confectioners' sugar, candy sprinkles, etc.

To flavor truffles with liqueurs or other flavorings, omit vanilla. Divide truffle mixture into thirds. Add 1 tablespoon liqueur (almond, coffee, orange) to each mixture; mix well.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 60

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 78

• Total Fat: 3.8g
• Cholesterol: 4mg
• Sodium: 12mg
• Total Carbs: 11.7g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
• Protein: 0.6g