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Holiday Truffles

I like to lavish the chocolate lovers on my list with these sumptuous truffles. They always bring me rave reviews.

84 ServingsPrep: 45 min. + chilling

Ingredients

3 packages (12 ounces each) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
2-1/4 cups sweetened condensed milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/2 pounds white candy coating, melted
3/4 pound dark chocolate candy coating, melted
1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/3 cup flaked coconut
Paste food coloring, optional

Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt one package of chips; stir until
smooth. Add 3/4 cup milk and mix well. Stir in orange extract.
Repeat twice, adding peppermint extract to one portion and almond
extract to the other.
Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes or until firm enough to shape
into 1-in. balls.
Place on three separate waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill for
1-2 hours or until firm.
Dip orange-flavored truffles twice in white candy coating; allow
excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

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Holiday Truffles (continued)

Directions (continued)

Dip peppermint-flavored truffles in dark chocolate coating; allow
excess to drip off. Sprinkle with peppermint candies.
Dip almond-flavored truffles in dark chocolate; allow excess to drip
off. Sprinkle with almonds or coconut. Tint white coating with food
coloring; drizzle over white truffles if desired.
Yield: about 7 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 117 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 12 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.