Candy Recipes - Truffles, Balls and Bon Bons

Toasted Almond Truffles

1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 (12 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
1/2 to 1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted after chopping

Combine evaporated milk and sugar in a small, heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips and almond extract until chocolate chips melt and mixture is smooth. Chill for 45 minutes.

Shape into 30 (1-inch) balls. Roll in chopped almonds. Chill until ready to serve.