White-Trash Truffles

Gushy treats good next to a bowl of ice cream. Japanese bread crumbs make the difference: when double-coated, the bread crumbs leave a soft, thin, bready and gently crisp coating. Look for them in any large farmers market or Asian food store, as well as the foreign foods aisle at many supermarkets. Unwrap candies and rinse under cold water in colander. Coat with flour, shaking off excess. Roll in egg and let excess drip back into bowl. Roll in panko, then place on a rack to dry at room temperature for 5 minutes. Roll in egg again, then again in bread crumbs, smoothing edges with your palms. They may begin to look rounded. Let dry 5 minutes on rack. Add 1 inch of oil to a medium saucepan. Fry the truffles in hot oil, turning as necessary, until golden. Drain and dust with confectioner's sugar. Eat immediately. Per serving: 94 calories, (percent of calories from fat, 45), 2 grams protein, 12 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 5 grams fat, 13 milligrams cholesterol, 77 milligrams sodium.