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Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles

Name: Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 2/3 cup canned pumpkin; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/4 cups crushed reduced-fat graham crackers; 1 package (10 ounces) dark chocolate chips

2 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + freezing

Makes

2-1/2 dozen

The combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate is unexpected and delectable. These delicious truffles make a pretty addition to a party plate, a sweet way to finish up a meal, or a gift your friends and family will love. —Monica Mooney, Roseville, California

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Ingredients

2/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups crushed reduced-fat graham crackers
1 package (10 ounces) dark chocolate chips

Directions

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in pumpkin, pie spice and vanilla. Stir in cracker crumbs. Freeze, covered, 20 minutes or until firm enough to shape.
Shape pumpkin mixture into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Freeze 20 minutes or until firm.
In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheets; refrigerate until set. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 truffle: 97 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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