Fudgy Kripsy Truffles

1 bag 3 MUSKETEERS� Miniatures, unwrapped
2 tablespoons milk
2 -1/2 cups puffed cocoa cereal
3 tablespoons finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), optional
3 tablespoons confectioner's sugar, optional
Parchment or waxed paper

Roughly chop the 3 MUSKETEERS� Miniatures. In a heavy bottom pan, melt candy with milk, stirring constantly until smooth. Once melted, remove from heat immediately.

Stir in puffed cocoa cereal, mixing thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto parchment lined cookie sheets, making 40 mounds.

Cool 5-10 minutes or until cool enough to handle.

With buttered fingers, roll mound into 1-inch balls.

If desired, roll balls in chopped nuts and/or confectioner's sugar or simply leave them plain.

Makes about 40 truffles.