Bittersweet Truffle Bites

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   Heat oven to 375F.

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   Combine cookie crumbs and sugar in bowl; stir in melted butter.

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   Pat onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.

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   Bake 8-10 minutes or until set.

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   Cool completely.

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   Melt chocolate in 1-quart heavy saucepan over low heat; stir until smooth.

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   Remove from heat.

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   Cool slightly.

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   Beat cream cheese at medium speed in bowl until creamy.

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    Add powdered sugar, whipping cream and liqueur; continue beating until well mixed.

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    Increase speed to high.

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    Beat for 2 minutes.

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    Add melted chocolate; continue beating until well mixed.

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    Spread over cooled crust.

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    Refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.

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    Sprinkle with cocoa powder.

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    Cover; refrigerate until serving time.

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    Cut into small squares; place in mini foil baking cups.

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    Store refrigerated.

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