COCOA MINT TRUFFLES

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Wow! These easy chocolate truffles will be a hit at holiday parties. Moist with a rich minty flavor inside, the candies have a powdered cocoa outer layer. These are decadent, but oh-so-simple to do.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 16 truffles.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
6 mint Andes candies
3/4 cup whipped topping
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon instant coffee granules

Steps:

In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips and candies over low heat. Transfer to a small bowl and cool to lukewarm, about 7 minutes. Beat in whipped topping. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes or until firm enough to form into balls. , In a small bowl, combine cocoa and coffee granules. Shape chocolate mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in cocoa mixture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.