Recipe: Chocolate Truffle Mice

TRUFFLE MICE

4 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/3 cup sour cream
1 cup fine chocolate wafer crumbs
FOR THE GARNISH:
1/3 cup fine chocolate wafer crumbs or confectioner's sugar
gold or silver dragees (eyes)
slivered almonds (ears)
licorice whips (tails)

In bowl, combine chocolate and sour cream. Stir in 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs; mix well. Cover and refrigerate till firm; about 1 hour.

Roll scant tablespoonfuls of chocolate mixture in small balls slightly pointed at end. Roll lightly in icing sugar or the remaining chocolate wafer crumbs.

GARNISH:
Insert dragees (silver or gold balls) for eyes, almond slices for ears and small bits of licorice for tails. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

Truffles may be stored in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Makes 2 dozen
Adapted from unknown source