Amaretto TrufflesLindsay Barton Nothing beats an Amaretto sour, but how about Amaretto truffles? This classic Italian dessert is a fresh spin on traditional desserts. Think twice before you call Insomnia Cookies to satisfy your sweet tooth.Once you try these truffles, you’ll never go back! Ingredients1cup semi-sweet chocolate chips¼ cup butter1 egg yolk2 tablespoons cream cheese3 tablespoons Amaretto1 cup finely chopped almonds DirectionsMelt chocolate in a microwave and stir in butter one tablespoon at a time. Beat the egg yolk into the mixture. Add the cream cheese and amaretto, mix well. Cover and place the mixture in a refrigerator for about 2 hours. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and roll in almonds to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.  Photo courtesy of Google Images.

Amaretto Truffles
Lindsay Barton

Nothing beats an Amaretto sour, but how about Amaretto truffles? This classic Italian dessert is a fresh spin on traditional desserts. Think twice before you call Insomnia Cookies to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Once you try these truffles, you’ll never go back!

Ingredients
1cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup butter
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons cream cheese
3 tablespoons Amaretto
1 cup finely chopped almonds

Directions
Melt chocolate in a microwave and stir in butter one tablespoon at a time. Beat the egg yolk into the mixture. Add the cream cheese and amaretto, mix well. Cover and place the mixture in a refrigerator for about 2 hours. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and roll in almonds to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 

Photo courtesy of Google Images.