Truffle Acorns

7 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate candy coating (about 1/8 pound)
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted
  • Slivered almonds

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt chocolate chips in microwave. Stir in cream cheese, water and extract until well blended. Chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Shape teaspoonfuls into slightly oblong balls with one flatter end; place on waxed paper-lined
  2. 2
    . Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.
  3. 3
    In microwave or double boiler, melt candy coating. Dip the flat end of each acorn about 1/8 in. into the chocolate, then dip in chopped almonds. Insert a slivered almond into the top for a stem. Return to waxed paper to harden.

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