Chocolate Almond Truffles

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   Place chocolate morsels in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil.Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts.

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   Add butter and powdered sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Remove from heat.

4. 4

   Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating with an electric mixer after each addition.

5. 5

   Pour mixture into a bowl; cover and let sit 12 hours in a cool,dry place (do not refrigerate).

6. 6

   Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; insert 1 whole almond in center of each ball.

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   Roll lightly in chopped almonds.

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   Microwave Directions: Place chocolate morsels in a 1-quart glass bowl.

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   Microwave at 50% power for 2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate is softened; stir well.

10. 10

    Add butter and powdered sugar, stirring untilpowdered sugar dissolves.

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    Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating with an electric mixer after each addition.

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    Pour mixture into a bowl; cover and let sit 12 hours in a cool, dry place (do not refrigerate).

13. 13

    Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; insert 1 whole almond in center of each ball.

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    Roll lightly in chopped almonds.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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