Almond-Chocolate Truffles

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   Pour cream into medium saucepan.

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   Add butter.

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   Bring just to boil on medium heat, stirring occasionally.

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   Remove from heat.

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   Add semi-sweet chocolate.

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   Let stand 30 sec.

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   or until chocolate begins to melt.

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   Stir until chocolate mixture is shiny and smooth.

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   Add dark chocolate; stir until completely melted.

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    (Note: Nougats will not melt so mixture will not be smooth.)

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    Transfer to bowl; cover.

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    Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight until mixture is firm enough to scoop.

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    Roll chocolate mixture into 24 (1-inch) balls, using a teaspoon to scoop out the chocolate for each ball.

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    (If chocolate mixture becomes too soft to roll, return to refrigerator for 15 min.

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    to firm up.)

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    Roll balls in almonds or cocoa powder.

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    Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper or waxed paper; cover.

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    Refrigerate until ready to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.