CRISPY MEXICAN TRUFFLES

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Cinnamon, cayenne, and crunch! These chocolate truffles have an unexpected hint of heat. -Shelly Bevington-Fisher, Hermiston, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup crushed cornflakes
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, chocolate and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until easy to handle., In a small bowl, combine the cornflakes, cinnamon and cayenne. Shape chocolate mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in cornflake mixture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.