No-Bake Chocolate Almond Truffles

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 package (12 oz.) semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup toasted slivered almonds, chopped
• Cocoa powder

Directions

1. Place heavy cream, butter and almond extract in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM power 3 minutes.
2. Add chocolate chips; let stand 1 minute. Stir until well blended.
3. Refrigerate 45 minutes to 1 hour or until mixture is scooping consistency.
4. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
5. Roll mixture into balls, then in chopped almonds or cocoa powder to coat.  Refrigerate until serving.

Serves: 24 (1 truffle per person)