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Toasted Almond Truffles

1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 (12 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
1/2 to 1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted after choppingCombine evaporated milk and sugar in a small, heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly.Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips and almond extract until chocolate chips melt and mixture is smooth. Chill for 45 minutes.Shape into 30 (1-inch) balls. Roll in chopped almonds. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutty fruit balls
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Orange balls
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Champagne truffles
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Coconut almond balls
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Chocolate amaretto truffles
Chocolate Amaretto Truffles4 ounces semisweet chocolate1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur1/4 cup butter1/2 cup finely chopped nutsMelt chocolate and remove from heat. Stir in amaretto. Add butter and beat until smooth and creamy. Chill for 5 to 10 minutes until mixture firm (Upload by user)

Coconut rum balls
Coconut Rum Balls2 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafer cookies2 teaspoons rum flavoring1 cup confectioners` sugar2 tablespoons powdered cocoa1/4 cup good rum1/2 cup finely chopped pecans1 can coconut3 tablespoons light corn syrupMix together vanilla w (Upload by user)

Fruit and nut truffles
Fruit and Nut Truffles9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, divided2 tablespoons heavy cream2 tablespoons cognac or rum1 1/4 cup apricots, finely chopped1/2 cup hazelnuts, finely chopped2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, minced2 tablespoons confectioners` sugar, sifted (Upload by user)

Grand marnier chocolate balls
Grand Marnier Chocolate Balls1 (9 ounce) package chocolate wafers1 cup almonds2 1/2 cups confectioners` sugar, divided1/2 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur2 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrupGrind chocolate wafers and almonds together in food processor until (Upload by user)

Mounds bonbons
Mounds Bonbons1 (15 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup butter or margarine1 pound confectioners` sugar12 ounces coconut24 ounces semisweet chocolate4 tablespoons solid shortening shorteningMix together condensed milk, butter, sugar and coconut. Cover wi (Upload by user)

Maple peanut balls
Maple Peanut Balls8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened (NO SUBSTITUTES)6 cups confectioners` sugar1 teaspoon maple flavoring2 pounds dark chocolate candy coating1 cup chopped peanutsIn a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, confectioners` (Upload by user)
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Peanut butter balls
Peanut Butter Balls3 cups Rice Krispies cereal2 cups confectioners` sugar1 (18 ounce) jar chunky peanut butter1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine, melted3 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 (1 to 2 inch) square paraffinCombine Rice Krispies, confectioners` sugar, peanut (Upload by user)
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Peanut butter bon bons
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Carnival pistachio balls
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Truffles
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Ultimate rum balls
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Toasted coconut truffles
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