Desserts

Simply Sensational Truffles

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Our experts say to store these chocolaty bites with creamy rich centers tightly in the refrigerator. Which is a good idea, considering how everyone will want to grab some.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

1 hr 15 min

servings

total:

18 servings, 2 truffles each

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What You Need

2-1/2

pkg. (8 squares each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate (20 squares), divided

pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

Decorations: chopped PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts, multi-colored sprinkles

Make It

MELT 8 chocolate squares. Beat cream cheese with mixer until creamy. Blend in melted chocolate. Refrigerate until firm.

SHAPE into 36 balls. Place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet.

MELT remaining chocolate. Use fork to dip truffles in chocolate; return to baking sheet. Decorate, then refrigerate 1 hour. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra

Sprinkle truffles with crushed peppermint candies in addition to, or instead of, the chopped peanuts and colored sprinkles.

Special Extra

Add 1 to 2 tsp. of your favorite extract, such as peppermint, rum or almond; or 1/4 cup of your favorite liqueur, such as orange or raspberry, to the chocolate mixture before shaping into balls.

Variation

Coat truffles with powdered sugar or unsweetened cocoa powder instead of dipping in the melted chocolate and sprinkling with coatings.

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a cook

posted:5/18/2012

A little messy to make, but OH SO GOOD! I love that just a few ingredients are needed. Can definately get creative with toppings too for TONS of possibilities!

a cook

posted:1/5/2012

These truffles were simply senstional! I made these as favors for the holidays, and my guests were arguing with me, not believing that I made them, because they came out that good. Yes, they were a bit messy to make, but not hard at all, and it was so fun to add all the little toppings...that was the best part. Next time I will try using melted chocolate in a crock pot...that might make it easier and less messy.

mjmoreno67

posted:1/2/2012

Decadent and delicious - a go-to recipe for the holidays!

emeryt3

posted:12/29/2011

I made these for the third Christmas in a row, and they seem to get better each year! There are so many little things one can do to be creative without straying far from the recipe - and all of them are good. I like to drizzle white chocolate across the top to make them look a little more fancy. Grandkids think they are great, and that is a BIG plus for me!

mamaboo88

posted:12/28/2011

These were so easy and everyone loved them!!! So yummy. These will be a holiday keeper !

merlin2005

posted:12/17/2011

made these last year and family and friends loved them. making them again this year.

haveagrapeday

posted:12/14/2011

Quick and easy. I put one teaspoon of almond extract in the chocolate and toasted 36 almonds. I wrapped the chocolate round the almond. Dipped in chocolate and rolled in coconut. Almond Joy truffles! Yummy.

Jen656

posted:12/13/2011

Made these for Christmas last year and everyone LOVED them. My Grandpa requested that I make a batch just for him for his birthday in January.

vickiebrewer

posted:12/11/2011

i added my own twist to this recipe. i added a bit of vanilla and some powdered sugar. let chill. then instead of semi-sweet chocolate, i melted some parrafin wax and added a bag of milk chocolate chips and stirred well. then had the hubby close by to add festive decorations. he agreed: YUM!

Easy123recipes

posted:12/8/2011

This is easy to make and very good but not a sweet person so the taste is a bit too strong for me. But other then that everyone love it.