Truffle mice

 
                                TRUFFLE MICE
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Today's Imports
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    4      oz            Chocolate -- semisweet or 4 sq
      1/3  c             Sour cream
    1      c             Chocolate wafer crumbs-fine
      1/3  c             Chocolate wafer crumbs or
      1/3  c             Sugar -- icing
 			Garnish
                         Gold or silver dragees(eyes)
                         Almonds -- slivered (ears)
                         Licorice (tails)
 
   In bowl, combine chocolate and sour cream. Stir in 1 cup chocolate
   wafer crumbs; mix well. Cover and refrigerate till firm; about 1
   hour. Roll scant tablespoonfuls of chocolate mixture in small balls
   slightly pointed at end. Roll lightly in icing sugar or chocolate
   wafer crumbs. GARNISH: Insert dragees (silver or gold balls) for
   eyes, almond slices for ears and small bits of licorice for tails.
   Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. (Truffles may be stored in
   airtight container in fridge for up to 1 week). MAKES: 2 dozen
 
 
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