Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Easy Oreo Truffles







1 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg.  (1 lb. 2 oz.) Oreo Cookies, finely crushed (about 4-1/4 cups), divided
2 pkg. (8 squares each) Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted

MIX cream cheese and 3 cups cookie crumbs until well blended.
SHAPE into 48 (1-inch) balls.  Put balls in the freezer or frig for about 30 minutes and take out a few at a time to dip.  Dip in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cookie crumbs.
REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
Makes ~ 4 doz. or 48 servings, 1 truffle each
 
How to Make Cookie Crumbs:  Crushing Oreo Cookies is a cinch with a rolling pin and a Ziploc.
How to Melt Chocolate:  Place unwrapped chocolate squares in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2-1/2 min. or until chocolate is completely melted, stirring every 30 sec. 
How to Easily Dip Truffles:  To easily coat truffles with the melted chocolate, add truffles, in batches, to bowl of melted chocolate. Use 2 forks to roll truffles in chocolate until evenly coated. Remove truffles with forks, letting excess chocolate drip back into bowl. Place truffles on prepared baking sheet; let stand until firm.
How to Make Cookie Crumbs:  Crushing Oreo Cookies is a cinch with a rolling pin and a Ziploc.
How to Melt Chocolate:  Place unwrapped chocolate squares in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2-1/2 min. or until chocolate is completely melted, stirring every 30 sec. 
How to Easily Dip Truffles:  To easily coat truffles with the melted chocolate, add truffles, in batches, to bowl of melted chocolate. Use 2 forks to roll truffles in chocolate until evenly coated. Remove truffles with forks, letting excess chocolate drip back into bowl. Place truffles on prepared baking sheet; let stand until firm.

Recipe found at http://www.kraftrecipes.com/.  Read reviews to get more ideas and options.

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