Chocolate Date Truffles
["3/4 c. slivered almonds", "2 sq. semi-sweet chocolate", "1/4 c. butter or margarine", "1/4 c. sugar", "1/2 c. chopped dates", "1 Tbsp. brandy flavoring"]
["Grind 1/4 cup almonds in blender. Toast remaining almonds and chop finely.", "Melt chocolate with butter in saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.", "Stir in ground almonds, sugar and flavoring.", "Add dates; chill until firm, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 hours.", "Shape into 3/4-inch balls.", "Roll balls in toasted almonds.", "Store covered in refrigerator."]
["almonds", "semi-sweet chocolate", "butter", "sugar", "dates", "brandy flavoring"]