DARK CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN TRUFFLES

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The combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate is unexpected and delectable. These delicious truffles make a pretty addition to a party plate, a sweet way to finish up a meal, or a gift your friends and family will love. -Monica Mooney, Roseville, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups crushed reduced-fat graham crackers
1 package (10 ounces) dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in pumpkin, pie spice and vanilla. Stir in cracker crumbs. Freeze, covered, 20 minutes or until firm enough to shape., Shape pumpkin mixture into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Freeze 20 minutes or until firm., In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheets; refrigerate until set. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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