Cooking Recipe Chocolate Date Truffles

Recipe Ingredients

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

Directions

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.