Truffle Mice

* Exported from MasterCook *

TRUFFLE MICE

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Today's Imports

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 oz Chocolate -- semisweet or 4 sq
1/3 c Sour cream
1 c Chocolate wafer crumbs-fine
1/3 c Chocolate wafer crumbs or
1/3 c Sugar -- icing
Garnish
Gold or silver dragees(eyes)
Almonds -- slivered (ears)
Licorice (tails)

In bowl, combine chocolate and sour cream. Stir in 1 cup chocolate
wafer crumbs; mix well. Cover and refrigerate till firm; about 1
hour. Roll scant tablespoonfuls of chocolate mixture in small balls
slightly pointed at end. Roll lightly in icing sugar or chocolate
wafer crumbs. GARNISH: Insert dragees (silver or gold balls) for
eyes, almond slices for ears and small bits of licorice for tails.
Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. (Truffles may be stored in
airtight container in fridge for up to 1 week). MAKES: 2 dozen


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