TOASTED ALMOND TRUFFLES 
1/2 c. undiluted carnation evaporated milk
1/4 c. sugar
1 (11 1/2 oz.) pkg. (2 c.) Nestle milk chocolate morsels
1/2-1 tsp. almond extract
1 c. finely chopped almonds, toasted

Combine evaporated milk and sugar in small heavy-gauge saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Boil 3 minutes, stir constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in morsels and almond extract until morsels melt and mixture is smooth. Chill 45 minutes.

Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in almonds. Chill until ready to serve. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen truffles.

 

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