Oreo Truffles

Start to Finish: 1 hour 30 minutes
 

Ingredients:

1 (16 oz) package oreo cookies, divided

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese

2 (oz) packages semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted

Directions:

1. Crush 9 of the cookies to fine crumbs in food processor; reserve for later use. (Cookies can also be finely crushed in a resealable plastic bag with a rolling pin).

2. Crush remaining 36 cookies to fine crumbs; place in medium bowl.

3. Add cream cheese; mix until well blended. (Should appear smooth, like cookie dough).

4. Roll cookie mixture into 42 balls, about 1-inch in diameter.

5. Melt chocolate according to directions on package (microwave is easiest).

6. Dip balls in chocolate; place on wax paper covered baking sheet. (Any left over chocolate can be stored at room temperature for later use).

7. Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs.

8. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store leftover truffles, covered, in refrigerator.

Variations: Use mint or peanut butter oreos.

Notes: Rich and full of chocolate, but delicious.

Servings: 42

Estimated Price: $5.00

Nutrition Facts per serving: 127 cal., 7.1 g total fat (3.8 g sat. fat), 77 mg sodium, 14.3 g carbo., 0.7 g fiber, 1.8 g pro. Daily Values: 2% vit. A, 3% calcium, 4% iron