This Calls For Chocolate

Typical manic Monday here, lots of errands to run, nothing going smoothly. Evan's shoe had a huge blowout so we ran to Target to pick up a new pair. Hannah got upset that she wasn't getting new shoes too. Very upset. Like stomping her feet, saying "it's not fair" over and over and over, and crying angrily the whole way home. What did I do? I sent her to her room to do her homework and calm down while I made a batch of truffles. She came down later and helped me roll them and we talked about how she could have handled the situation differently. It was like an episode of The Cosby Show, except I was drinking a beer.

*Simply Decadent Truffles*
1 8oz pkg cream cheese, softened
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1 1/2 tsp vanilla

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until well blended. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla until no streaks remain. Chill for about 1 hour. Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in additional powdered sugar, cocoa powder, ground nuts, coconut, or whatever you desire.