posted by Imp 09-28-100 2:53 PM
Cookie Dough Truffles
Categories: Candy & Holiday Gifts
Cookie Dough Truffles
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup thawed or refrigerated egg substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate morsels
3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels
1 1/2 tablespoons shortening
Beat butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugars, beating well. Add egg substitute and vanilla; beat well. Add flour to butter mixture; beat well. Stir in miniature chocolate morsels and chopped nuts. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
Shape mixture into 1" balls. Cover and freeze until very firm.
Place (12-ounce) package chocolate morsels and shortening in a 1-quart glass bowl; melt in microwave according to package directions. Using two forks, quickly dip frozen truffles into the melted chocolate, coating completely. Place on wax paper to harden. Store truffles in refrigerator 2-3 days.
YIELD: 4 1/2 dozen.