Truffle Mice
Yield
2 dozenPrep
30 minCook
0 minReady
3 hrsLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | ounces |
semi-sweet chocolate
or 4 squares, null, null |
|
| ⅓ | cup |
sour cream
|
|
| 1 | cup |
chocolate wafer crumbs
fine |
* |
| ⅓ | cup |
chocolate wafer crumbs
or 1/3 cups icing sugar |
* |
| Garnish | |||
| 1 | x |
dragee (silver balls)
gold or silver (eyes) |
* |
| 1 | x |
almonds
slivered (ears) |
*
|
| 1 | x |
licorice
(tails) |
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115.6 | ml/g |
semi-sweet chocolate
or 4 squares, null, null |
|
| 79 | ml |
sour cream
|
|
| 237 | ml |
chocolate wafer crumbs
fine |
* |
| 79 | ml |
chocolate wafer crumbs
or 1/3 cups icing sugar |
* |
| Garnish | |||
| 1 | x |
dragee (silver balls)
gold or silver (eyes) |
* |
| 1 | x |
almonds
slivered (ears) |
*
|
| 1 | x |
licorice
(tails) |
* |
Directions
In bowl, combine chocolate and sour cream.
Stir in 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs; mix well.
Cover and refrigerate until 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).
