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 At a Glance Course : Cookies and Candy, Dessert Special : Low Fat Type of Prep : Chill, Microwave, Mix / Beat Occasion : Christmas, Valentine's Day Low Fat Chocolate TrufflesIndulge yourself or your sweetheart with these rich, creamy low fat chocolate truffles. Using light cream cheese instead of heavy cream, you can enjoy these sweet treats without feeling too guilty. When I make these at Christmas, I like to add a little peppermint extract. Although I roll these in cocoa powder or confectioner's sugar, you could roll them in chopped nuts or chocolate sprinkles instead. INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION:Melt chocolate chips in a microwavable glass bowl for 1 minute until just melted. Stir with a spatula until smooth.
Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add melted chocolate and mix until smooth and creamy. Add cocoa powder and mix until blended. The mixture will be crumbly at first but will come together as a dough. Gradually add sugar and beat until the dough is soft and creamy. Roll dough into 1-inch balls (this is messy!). Dip and roll balls into shallow bowls of either sifted confectioner's sugar or sifted cocoa powder. Place truffles on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Chill for at least an hour. Makes 20 truffles Per Serving: Calories 77, Calories from fat 23, Total Fat 2.5g (sat 2g), Cholesterol 5mg, Sodium 23mg, Carbohydrate 12.4g, Fiber 0.8, Protein 1g User Reviews
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