Toasted Almond Truffles

Source: Nestlé Very Best Baking

Description: "Creamy and sinfully rich, these chocolate candies are coated with a fine layer of almonds. A touch of vanilla adds a warm note to this sweet confection."

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(CMN 12/2003: These were very good. They firmed up enough they could probably be dipped in chocolate.)

Ingredients:
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups milk chocolate chips (1 3/4 cups = 11.5 oz pkg.)
1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
1 cup sliced almonds -- finely chopped, toasted

Directions:
COMBINE evaporated milk and sugar in small, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

STIR in morsels. Stir vigorously until mixture is smooth. Stir in almond extract. Refrigerate for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in nuts. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serving Size : 24
Level: Quick 'N Easy.
Rated: 4 stars (out of 5)

Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking time: 5 min
Cooling Time: 1 hr 30 min refrigerating

Copyright: © 2003 Nestlé


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