Cookie Dough Truffles

I first had these truffles at a Cornerstone WEE school Thanksgiving feast and then a dear friend, Marsha Judy shared the recipe.  For some reason we only make these at Christmas, but when we decide to make them we eat several batches in a row.




Cookie Dough Truffles

1/2 c butter, softened
1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c thawed egg substitute
1 tsp vanilla extract
 1 1/4 c all purpose flour
1 c miniature semi-sweet chocolate morsels
12 oz pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 tbsp shortening

Beat butter at medium speed until creamed.  Gradually add sugars, beating well.  Add egg substitute and vanilla; beat well.  Add flour; beat well.  Stir in miniature chocolate morsels.  Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

Shape mixture into 1" balls.  Cover and freeze  balls until very firm.

Place 12 oz pkg of chocolate chips and shortening in a bowl; melt according to package directions (either stove top or microwave).  Quickly dip frozen truffles into melted chocolate mixture, coating completely.  Place on wax paper to harden.

Yield:  3 1/2 - 4 dozen
Store in refrigerator.