Maple Nut Truffles
Rich, creamy and rolled in nuts, these truffles will satisfy any chocolate lover. Guaranteed to dress up your holiday cookie platters, they're no-bake and so simple to make! —Rebekah Radewahn, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin30 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips. Set aside to
- cool. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar
- until smooth. Add melted chocolate and maple flavoring; beat until
- well blended. Chill for 15 minutes or until firm enough to handle.
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- Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in walnuts. Store in an airtight
- container in the refrigerator. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 truffle equals 103 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 12 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.