Too Easy Truffles (bon Bons)

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ground nuts (optional) or coconut (optional)

Recipe

• 1 melt chocolate by placing in microwavable dish. microwave on high 3 to 4 minutes or until almost melted, stirring after each minute.
• 2 remove from microwave. stir until completely melted.
• 3 beat cream cheese until smooth. gradually add sugar, beating until well blended. add melted chocolate and vanilla; mix well. refrigerate about 1 hour.
• 4 shape into 1-inch balls. roll in nuts or coconut. store in refrigerator.
• 5 firms up nicely if you make them a day ahead.