MAPLE NUT TRUFFLES

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Rich, creamy and rolled in nuts, these truffles will satisfy any chocolate lover. Guaranteed to dress up your holiday cookie platters, they're no-bake and so simple to make! -Rebekah Radewahn, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips. Set aside to cool. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add melted chocolate and maple flavoring; beat until well blended. Chill for 15 minutes or until firm enough to handle., Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in walnuts. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.