12 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
3/4 c. canned sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Dash of salt

In a double boiler over hot, not boiling water, melt chocolate pieces, 5 minutes. Stir in with a rubber scraper nuts, condensed milk, vanilla and salt. Cool mixture about 5 minutes until easy to shape. With greased hands, shape into 1-inch balls. Dip balls into chopped nuts, flaked coconut, or chocolate sprinkles.

HEAVENLY TRUFFLES:

Prepare recipe as above but after mixing, pour mixture into a greased and waxed paper lined 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cool several hours. When firm, cut into squares.