Bittersweet Truffle Bites

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Combine cookie crumbs and sugar in bowl; stir in melted butter.
3. 3
   Pat onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
4. 4
   Bake 8-10 minutes or until set.
5. 5
   Cool completely.
6. 6
   Melt chocolate in 1-quart heavy saucepan over low heat; stir until smooth.
7. 7
   Remove from heat.
8. 8
   Cool slightly.
9. 9
   Beat cream cheese at medium speed in bowl until creamy.
10. 10
    Add powdered sugar, whipping cream and liqueur; continue beating until well mixed.
11. 11
    Increase speed to high.
12. 12
    Beat for 2 minutes.
13. 13
    Add melted chocolate; continue beating until well mixed.
14. 14
    Spread over cooled crust.
15. 15
    Refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.
16. 16
    Sprinkle with cocoa powder.
17. 17
    Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
18. 18
    Cut into small squares; place in mini foil baking cups.
19. 19
    Store refrigerated.