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HEIDI
12-03-2007, 11:29 AM
INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 (8 ounce) packages BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, divided
1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
Suggested coatings: chopped PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts, multi-colored sprinkles

DIRECTIONS

1. Melt 8 of the chocolate squares as directed on package; set aside. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add melted chocolate; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Meanwhile, cover baking sheet with waxed paper.
2. Shape chocolate mixture into 36 balls, using about 2 tsp. for each ball. Place in single layer on prepared baking sheet.
3. Melt remaining 12 chocolate squares as directed on package. Dip chocolate balls, one at a time, in melted chocolate. Return to baking sheet. Sprinkle with suggested coatings. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

Callie
12-03-2007, 11:43 AM
These sound so good!!!

LaneyBug
12-03-2007, 12:46 PM
Yummy!! I wonder if I could add some pumpkin pie flavoring, or some peppermint extract to make them different flavors. Do you think they would be good that way?