Friday, August 28, 2009

Oreo Truffles

This is probably the most requested recipe I have. They are easy and so delicious! I got the recipe from another blog I love, Bakerella. After making them myself, I have a few things I always stick to, so the basic recipe plus my suggestions are below. Enjoy!

Oreo Truffles


1 package Oreo cookies (divided… use cookie including the cream center)
1 8oz. package cream cheese (softened)
milk and white chocolate bark

1. Finely crush all but 7 cookies in a food processor or place them in a ziploc bag and crush into a fine consistency.

2. Stir in softened cream cheese. Use the back of a large spoon to help mash the two together.

3. Roll the mixture into 1" balls and place on wax paper covered cookie sheet.

*At this point, I put them in the freezer for a bit to harden while I melt the chocolate.

4. Melt chocolate as directed on the package and then dip balls into chocolate, tap off extra and set aside on wax paper covered cookie sheet to dry. You can then drizzle the white chocolate over the top.

5. Once dry, refrigerate and enjoy!

Helpful hints:
*You can crush the 7 remaining cookies and sprinkle them on top as a garnish.
*The best chocolate I have found for melting and dipping is at Fry's. It is the Kroger brand chocolate bark, and found in the baking aisle.
*I like to melt the white chocolate and place it in a Ziploc bag. Snip off one corner and drizzle over the top!
*You can use mint Oreos too!
*You can do this with Nutter Butters as well! You would use an entire package of Nutter Butters, minus 5 cookies.
*It is fun to get creative with them! I have made them in different shapes, including egg-shaped for Easter. I dipped them in chocolate and then drizzled pastel colored candy melts over them.