Re: Truffles
Almond-Fudge Truffles
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup sifted confectioners sugar
1/2 cup light cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
On sheet of wax paper, reserve 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; set aside.
In food processor or with mixer on high speed, combine confectioners sugar, the remaining 1/2 cup cocoa powder, the cream cheese and almond extract; process until well blended.
Drop cream cheese mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls in the reserved cocoa powder; roll into balls and refrigerate.
Makes 24
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