Mint-Chocolate Truffles (Lowfat)

* Exported from MasterCook *

MINT-CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES (LOWFAT)

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Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/3 c Semisweet mint-chocolate
Morsels
4 oz Lowfat/nonfat cream cheese
2 tb Semisweet mint-chocolate
1 16 oz. package powdered
Sugar, sifted
1/4 c Unsweetened cocoa
1/4 c Sifted powdered sugar
Morsels

Place 1/3 cup morsels in a medium glass bowl,and microwave at high 1 minute
or until morsels are almost melted, stirring until smooth. Let cool.
Add the softened cream cheese to melted morsels, and beat at medium speed
of a mixer until smooth. Add 1 (16 oz.) package powdered sugar to cheese
mixture; beat until well-blended.
Press mixture into a 6-inch square on heavy-duty plastic wrap, and cover
with additional plastic wrap. Chill at least 1 hour.
Remove top sheet of plastic wrap; cut mixture into 48 squares. Roll each
square into a ball, and place on wax paper. Roll half of balls in cocoa;
roll remaining balls in 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
Place 2 tablespoons morsels in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag, and
microwave at high 1 minute or until morsels are softened. Knead bag until
smooth. Snip a tiny hole in corner of bag; drizzle chocolate over balls
rolled in cocoa. Serve at room temperature.
Note: Store truffles in a single layer in an airtight container in freezer
for up to 1 month. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.



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