Toasted Almond Truffles

Yield: 30 (1 inch) balls

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted after chopping

Instructions

1. Combine evaporated milk and sugar in a small, heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips and almond extract until chocolate chips melt and mixture is smooth.
3. Chill for 45 minutes.
4. Shape into 30 (1 inch) balls. Roll in chopped almonds.
5. Chill until ready to serve.