Maple Walnut Truffles

• 2/3 cup ground walnuts
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
• 1-1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts, toasted

1. Place the ground walnuts, syrup and brown sugar in a small bowl; mix well. Scoop teaspoonfuls and form into 24 balls; transfer to a waxed paper-lined
2. . Chill.
3. Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt chips; stir until smooth. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in melted chips and maple flavoring; mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
4. Shape tablespoonfuls of cream cheese mixture around each walnut ball. Roll in chopped walnuts. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/maple-walnut-truffles/ (may not work)