Categories: Chocolate, Cookies 
      Yield: 5 dozen 
  
      1 pk 11.5 oz Milk Chocolate chips      1/2 ts Almond extract 
      1 c  Crushed vanilla wafers              1 pk 8 oz chopped dates (1 1/2 c) 
    1/2 c  Powdered sugar                           Powdered sugar, colored 
    1/2 c  Lowfat vanilla yogurt                    -candies, or sprinkles 
  
  1.  In a medium saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate chips, stirring 
  constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla wafers, 1/2 cup powdered 
  sugar, yogurt, and almond extract; blend well. Stir in dates. Refrigerate 
  10 minutes for easier handling. 
   
  2. Form mixture into 1/2 to 1 inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar, and place 
  in a single layer in a large shallow container. Store covered in 
  refrigerator. 
   
  TIP: One 10 oz package of vanilla milk chips can be substituted for the 
  chocolate chips. Substitute 1/2 tsp. rum extract for the almond extract and 
  6 oz pkg. dried apricots, chopped for the dates. Prepare as directed above. 
   
  Per serving: 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat Each serving contains: 1 candy = 50 
  calories Source: Pillsbury Fast and Healthy Magazine, Nov/Dec 1993 Typed 
  for you by: Linda Fields, Cyberealm BBS, Watertown, NY 315-786-1120