Mocha Truffles

Name: Mocha Truffles
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 packages (12 ounces each) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules; 2 teaspoons water; 1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped; White candy coating, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling YIELD: 5-1/2 dozen.

Nothing compares to the melt-in-your-mouth flavor of these truffles...or to the simplicity of the recipe. Whenever I make them for my family or friends, they're quickly devoured. No one has to know how easy they are to prepare! —Stacy Abell, Olathe, Kansas

Ingredients

2 packages (12 ounces each) semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 teaspoons water
1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
White candy coating, optional

Directions

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Beat in cream cheese. Dissolve coffee in water; add to cream cheese and beat until smooth.
2. Chill until firm enough to shape. Shape into 1-in. balls and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm, 1-2 hours.
3. In a microwave, melt chocolate coating; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. If desired, melt white coating and drizzle over truffles.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 73 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 11mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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