Chocolate date truffles

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       Title: CHOCOLATE DATE TRUFFLES
  Categories: Cookies
       Yield: 5 dozen
  
       1 pk 11.5 oz Milk Chocolate chips
       1 c  Crushed vanilla wafers
     1/2 c  Powdered sugar
     1/2 c  Lowfat vanilla yogurt
     1/2 ts Almond extract
       1 pk 8 oz chopped dates (1 1/2 c)
            Powdered sugar, colored
            -candies, or sprinkles
  
   1.  In a medium saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate chips,
   stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla wafers, 1/2 cup
   powdered sugar, yogurt, and almond extract; blend well. Stir in dates.
   Refrigerate 10 minutes for easier handling.
   2. Form mixture into 1/2 to 1 inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar, and
   place in a single layer in a large shallow container. Store covered in
   refrigerator.
   TIP: One 10 oz package of vanilla milk chips can be substituted for
   the chocolate chips. Substitute 1/2 tsp. rum extract for the almond
   extract and 6 oz pkg. dried apricots, chopped for the dates. Prepare
   as directed above.
  
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