Strawberry Fudge Balls

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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.

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