Texas Truffles

Ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• 1 1/3 cups almonds, toasted, chopped and divided
• 1/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup whole pitted dates, chopped
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/4 cup red candied cherries, chopped

Instructions

1. Combine chocolate chips and butter and melt over low heat.
2. Add brandy, stirring well.
3. Add 1/2 cup almonds and remaining ingredients, stirring well.
4. Shape mixture into 3/4 inch balls, and roll in remaining almonds.
5. Store Texas Truffles in the refrigerator.