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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 KahluaFor rolling
Confectioners� sugar
Chopped toasted almonds
Cocoa
Toasted coconut
Chocolate or colored sprinklesGradually 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.

 

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