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Crispy Mexican Truffles

Name: Crispy Mexican Truffles
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup crushed cornflakes; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Makes

2-1/2 dozen

Cinnamon, cayenne, and crunch! These chocolate truffles have an unexpected hint of heat. —Shelly Bevington-Fisher, Hermiston, Oregon

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Ingredients

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup crushed cornflakes
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, chocolate and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until easy to handle.
In a small bowl, combine the cornflakes, cinnamon and cayenne. Shape chocolate mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in cornflake mixture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 truffle: 98 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 33mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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