Candy Recipes - Truffles, Balls and Bon Bons

Philadelphia Truffles

4 cups confectioners' sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
5 (1 ounce) squares good-quality unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or rum, Cointreau, kirschwasser or Kahlua

For rolling:
confectioners' sugar
Chopped toasted almonds
Cocoa
Toasted coconut
Chocolate or colored sprinkles

Gradually add the 4 cups of confectioners' sugar to cream cheese, mixing well after each addition. Add chocolate and vanilla extract or any of the flavors desired; mix well. Chill for several hours.

Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in almonds, cocoa or your choice of decorations. Chill. Store in refrigerator in a sealed container so they don't absorb other flavors.