Chocolate Date Truffles

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Title: CHOCOLATE DATE TRUFFLES
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 5 dozen

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

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.

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