Toasted Almond Truffles

Toasted Almond Truffles

Yield: 24 truffles (2 dozen)

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 3/4 cups (11.5 oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels
• 1/2 to 1 tsp almond or vanilla extract
• 1 cup sliced almonds, finely chopped, toasted

Directions: 

1. Combine evaporated milk and sugar in small, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Stir in morsels. Stir vigorously until mixture is smooth. Stir in almond extract. Refrigerate for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in nuts. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.