Simply Sensational Truffles

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 (8 oz) packages BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, divided

• 1 (8 oz) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

• Suggested coatings: chopped PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts, multi-colored sprinkles

Instructions

Melt 8 of the chocolate squares as directed on package; set aside.

Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add melted chocolate; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Meanwhile, cover baking sheet with waxed paper.

Shape chocolate mixture into 36 balls, using about 2 tsp. for each ball. Place in single layer on prepared baking sheet.

Melt remaining 12 chocolate squares as directed on package. Dip chocolate balls, one at a time, in melted chocolate.

Return to baking sheet. Sprinkle with suggested coatings. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.