Chocolate Date Truffles

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Ingredients

1 package milk chocolate chips (11.5 oz )
1 cup vanilla wafers crushed
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt lowfat
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups dates chopped
1 x powdered sugar colored, candies, or sprinkles

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate chips, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla wafers, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, yogurt, and almond extract; blend well. Stir in dates.

Refrigerate 10 minutes for easier handling.

2. Form mixture into 1/2 to 1 inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar, and place in a single layer in a large shallow container. Store covered in refrigerator.

TIP: One 10 oz package of vanilla milk chips can be substituted for the chocolate chips.

Substitute 1/2 tsp. rum extract for the almond extract and 6 oz pkg. dried apricots, chopped for the dates.

Prepare as directed above.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 112g
Amount per Serving
Calories 272 2% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.0g1%
 Saturated Fat 0.0g1%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 22mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 69.0g23%
 Dietary Fiber 5.0g21%
 Sugars 61.0g
Protein 3.0g6%
Vitamin A 0%  Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 8%  Iron 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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