4 oz Chocolate; semisweet or 4 sq 1/3 c Sour cream 1 c Chocolate wafer crumbs-fine 1/3 c Chocolate wafer crumbs or 1/3 c Sugar; icing
GARNISH:
Gold or silver dragees(eyes) Almonds;slivered (ears) Licorice (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 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 fridge for up to 1 week). MAKES: 2 dozen