Almond Truffles Posted by bettyboop50 April 29, 2001 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar 6 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate, finely grated 1 egg yolk, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons crème de cocoa 24 whole almonds 1 cup finely chopped almonds Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add chocolate, egg yolk, and crème de cocoa. Chill mixture 1 hour. Shape into balls. Insert one whole almond into the ball, and roll the ball in chopped almonds. Refrigerate overnight.