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Apricot Brandy Balls

6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup brandy
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 1/2 cups wheat bran cereal, crushed
1 cup finely chopped, dried apricots
1/2 cup confectioners` sugar
Unsweetened cocoa powderMelt chocolate in top of double boiler over hot, not boiling water. Remove from heat. Stir in brandy and corn syrup.Combine bran cereal, apricots and 1/2 cup confectioners` sugar in large bowl. Add chocolate mixture; stir together. Let stand 30 minutes.Form into 1/2-inch balls. Roll in cocoa powder. Place in a covered container. Let stand several days for flavor to mellow.

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Chocolate truffles
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White mountain truffles
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Rum balls
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Fruitcake balls
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Chocolate raspberry truffles
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Honeyed fruit nuggets
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Nutty fruit balls
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Champagne truffles
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Coconut almond balls
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