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Low-Carb Chocolate Truffles

1 Cup Heavy Cream 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
8 Ounces Unsweetened Chocolate, 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
-Chopped Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 3/4 Cups Splenda

In a large saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Add chocolate and stir until melted. Remove from heat; add sugar substitute, butter, and vanilla extract; mix well. Let cool until mixture is stiff, about 2 hours. Sift cocoa powder onto a piece of waxed paper. Use a small melon ball scoop to form chocolate balls (or use 2 spoons.) Roll in cocoa powder. Place truffles in foil candy holders if desired.

Total carbohydrates per truffle: 2 net carbs; 1 gram protein; 5 grams fat; 50 calories.

2005 Recipe - Calla Ferre - From Dr. Atkins's New Diet Revolution, 2005.

"Helps you get past the sweet cravings when you are on a low carb diet.  But don't indulge too much!" - Calla Ferre

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