Truffle Topiary

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   In a microwave-safe bowl, melt one package of chocolate chips. Add 3/4 cup condensed milk; mix well. Stir in orange extract. Cover and chill until firm enough to shape, about 45 minutes. Repeat two more times with remaining chips and milk, adding peppermint extract to one portion and almond extract to the other.

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   Shaping truffles: Shape chilled mixture into 1-in. balls; place on three separate waxed paper-lined

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   . Chill 1-2 hours or until firm.

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   Melt white candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl. Dip orange-flavored balls in coating and return to waxed paper to harden. Melt remaining white candy coating again and dip balls once more to thoroughly cover. Let harden.

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   Melt chocolate candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl. Dip peppermint-flavored balls in coating and return to waxed paper to harden.

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   Roll the almond-flavored truffles in ground almonds.

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   Making the tree: Brush the Styrofoam cones with remaining chocolate if desired. Using toothpicks, stick one end into each truffle and the other end into the cone, covering entire cone with truffles.

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