Monday, April 24, 2017

Oreo Truffles…. fun and fabulous little drops of goodness!  They’re addictive, and I might have eaten too many; I sort of stopped counting after, oh, I don’t know, six.  I couldn’t help myself!  I had to try a milk chocolate one, then a white chocolate one.  I had to try one in little bites, and then I had to try eating one whole.  It was necessary… for quality control.  The really cool thing about these is, they’re even better the next day.  The not so cool thing is when you dream about them all day at work, have big plans to indulge the moment you get home, and find crumbs.  What!?!  Who does that! 🙂  These glorious wonders are perfect for sweet, little school parties or family gatherings.  They’re Kaylenn’s favorite, so I made them for her birthday.  The recipe makes a ton and they’re cute and irresistible.  Try them!  You know you want to! 🙂  I hope your day is dreamy!

Oreo Truffles

Ingredients:

1 package of Oreo cookies
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 cups white chocolate chips
4 tablespoons vegetable shortening, divided

Instructions:

Crush the Oreos until finely ground.  Transfer 3 cups of Oreo crumbs to a bowl and add the cream cheese.  Using a spoon, press the cream cheese and then stir until it is completely mixed into the Oreo crumbs and you have a soft, homogeneous mixture.  Scoop about a tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball.  Place on a wax paper lined baking sheet.  Once you have scooped all the dough, place baking sheet into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until firm.

In a small bowl, microwave the milk chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of shortening in 30 second increments, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.  Repeat with white chocolate chips & remaining 2 tablespoons of shortening.

Working with one Oreo ball at a time, dip it into the melted chocolate and roll it around to cover completely.  Use a fork to remove it from the chocolate allowing excess chocolate to drip off.  Place the dipped truffle back on the wax paper lined sheet.  Repeat with all truffles and return baking sheet to refrigerator for another 30 minutes.

Use extra chocolate and Oreo crumbs for decorating.  Store in refrigerator.  Enjoy!

(Slightly adapted from The Brown Eyed Baker)

♥Tawnya