Chocolate Strawberry Balls

1. 1

   In a medium sized bowl beat the cream cheese until smooth.

2. 2

   Place 1 cup of chocolate chips in a small sized microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for about 1 1/2 minutes. Remove the chocolate from the microwave. The chips may hold their form, but the will be soft. Stir well.

3. 3

   Blend the melted chocolate in with the cream cheese.

4. 4

   Stir the crushed wafers and preserves into the cream cheese and chocolate.

5. 5

   Cover the bowl and chill for 1 hour.

6. 6

   Shape the strawberry chocolate into 1 inch balls and roll in one of the following:.

7. 7

   powdered sugar.

8. 8

   toasted, finely chopped slivered almonds.

9. 9

   unsweetened cocoa.

10. 10

    Place each ball on a wax paper lined cookie sheet.

11. 11

    Cover the cookie sheet and refrigerate until firm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.