CINNAMON PUMPKIN TRUFFLES

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Even novice candy makers can prepare these simple and satisfying confections. The blending of pumpkin and chocolate is wonderful!-Cherie Sechrist, Red Lion, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups white baking chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
14 ounces dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons shortening
Chocolate and white sprinkles

Steps:

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt white chips with cream; stir until smooth. Add pumpkin and spices. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until almost solid but still workable., Shape into 1-in. balls. In a microwave, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Roll in sprinkles; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm., Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 11g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.