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Oreo Truffles

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Oreo Truffles

11:02 PM ByFiled UnderDesserts

Oreo Truffles

Just the word truffle is enough to turn many people away, but I promise you, this Oreo Truffle recipe is so simple and delicious that you’re going to find yourself creating reasons to make these Oreo Truffles.  Really, how can you go wrong with Oreos, cream cheese and chocolate?

 

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*Update – 12/21/2011 – I’ve now been making these for 3 Christmases in a row and these are a constant request.  Everyone loves them and they’re so much fun to make with the kids or by myself ;-)   I’m updating pictures on old posts, so I removed most of the old ones and put this into a printable format.  Hope y’all enjoy!  Merry Christmas, y’all!!!

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Oreo Truffles

A wonderful holiday treat - these oreo truffles are simple, delicious and sure to put you on everyone's *nice* list

Ingredients

  • 1 packages oreo cookies
  • 1(8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
  • 1 packages semi-sweet chocolate (8 blocks in each package - or whatever you prefer to melt, I've also used bags of chocolate chips)
  • Toppings: crushed candy, toasted coconut, white chocolate, andes mint chips, more crushed oreos

Instructions

  1. Using a food processor or plastic bag and a rolling pin - turn the oreos from the package into crumbs (yes, cream and all)
  2. In a large mixing bowl; blend the softened cream cheese with the oreo crumbs until a thick mixture is formed
  3. Form 1" balls and place on a parchment paper lined tray, freeze for at least one hour.
  4. Melt your chocolate (adding a dab of shortening often helps when melting chocolate chips) - remove a handful of oreo balls from the freezer at a time, dip them in the chocolate.
    5. Rachel Note - I find that using a large spoon and a fork is the easiest way for me to ensure that the entire ball gets covered in melted chocolate and then transferred with the least amount of mess to another parchment lined tray for cooling
  5. Once the dipped truffles are on the parchment lined tray, you can allow them to harden, or if topping them with more crushed oreos or crushed peppermint pieces - top while the chocolate is still warm
  6. Store in the freezer or refrigerator if not serving immediately
http://asouthernfairytale.com/2009/12/17/oreo-truffles/

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Dear Elf on The Shelf

11:34 AM ByFiled UnderFamily

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Dear Elf on The Shelf ,

I don’t think that I’ve thanked you for the magical air that you’ve brought to our house this Christmas season.

From catching my 3 year old standing in front of you with clasped hands, pink cheeks and twinkling eyes as he whispers what he wants for Christmas so that you can take it on a magical journey directly to Santa (I never would have known about the scooter, otherwise), or finding Princess’ Christmas list tucked into the back of the picture frame on which you are perched or the echoing giggles of delight as they tease each other and remind each other to be good or Elf on The Shelf will tell Santa.

But, I think my favorite part of the magic that you’ve brought to our house is the hunt.  The joy and wonder as they gasp when they realize that you’ve once again magically transported to the North Pole and back again, only to land in a different location.  One you’ve carefully chosen because of it’s view of the heart of our house.. the rooms where the stories are told, the plays enacted and homework carefully finished.   The wonder that fills their eyes, the laughter and squeals that fill both our house and my heart, they are priceless and I can’t thank you enough for adding another element of magic to my children’s lives.

That being said.

We need to talk about this morning.

There I was nestled all snug in my bed with visions of Canon Macro Lenses dancing in my head and all of a sudden I woke up with a FLASH!!!!

Because my 6 year old noticed that you had moved in the night and had to tell me.

By turning on my light and SCREAMING that you’ve moved, YOU’VE MOVED to the top of the Christmas Tree!!!

Thus scaring the ever lovin’ peace out of me at 5:15 this morning.

Thanks.

With lots of love, appreciation and yawns.

Rachel

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