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                    MINT-CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES (LOWFAT)

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Serving Size  : 48   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/3   c            Semisweet mint-chocolate
                       Morsels
  4       oz           Lowfat/nonfat cream cheese
  2       tb           Semisweet mint-chocolate
  1                    16 oz. package powdered
                       Sugar, sifted
    1/4   c            Unsweetened cocoa
    1/4   c            Sifted powdered sugar
                       Morsels

 Place 1/3 cup morsels in a medium glass bowl,and microwave at high 1 minute
 or until morsels are almost melted, stirring until smooth.  Let cool.
 Add the softened cream cheese to melted morsels, and beat at medium speed
 of a mixer until smooth.  Add 1 (16 oz.) package powdered sugar to cheese
 mixture; beat until well-blended.
 Press mixture into a 6-inch square on heavy-duty plastic wrap, and cover
 with additional plastic wrap.  Chill at least 1 hour.
 Remove top sheet of plastic wrap; cut mixture into 48 squares.  Roll each
 square into a ball, and place on wax paper.  Roll half of balls in cocoa;
 roll remaining balls in 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
 Place 2 tablespoons morsels in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag, and
 microwave at high 1 minute or until morsels are softened.  Knead bag until
 smooth.  Snip a tiny hole in corner of bag; drizzle chocolate over balls
 rolled in cocoa.  Serve at room temperature.
 Note: Store truffles in a single layer in an airtight container in freezer
 for up to 1 month. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.



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