Mocha Truffles Recipe

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Ingredients:

2 packages (12 oz each) Semisweet chocolate chips

8 oz. cream cheese softened 

3 teaspoons instant coffee granules 

2 teaspoons water 

1 lb. good dark chocolate cocoa confectionery coating white confectionery coating (optional)

Note: The ingredients above makes about 5 1/2 dozen 

Instructions:

1. In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt chocolate chips. 
2. Add cream cheese, coffee and water; mix well. 
3. chill until firm enough to shape. 
4. shape into 1" balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. 
5. Chill for 1-2 hours or until firm. 
6. Melt chocolate coating in microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. 
7. Dip balls and place on waxed paper to harden. 
8. If desired, melt white coating and drizzle over truffles