Oreo Cookie Truffles

08Aug09

Problem: Everyone my age always wants to celebrate their birthday in a bar. This makes bringing large cakes, pies or desserts pretty much impossible.  Of course, mostly it’s the thought that counts… but I can’t help myself when a friend’s birthday approaches, I have to ask “So what can I make you?”  And then comes the disappointment when it sits at my house for a week because they couldn’t come get it.   I usually end up taking it to work which creates more frustration.  In the end it’s almost as if I’m better off not asking.

Solution: These Oreo truffles. They’re not fussy, fancy or over the top, but nothing says “Happy Birthday!” like something sweet.  So here you have it, a bar friendly treat no one can resist. Just don’t forget to buy the birthday girl or boy in your life a drink too…

Oreo Cookie Truffles
Source: Adapted from Kraftfoods

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (1 lb. 2 oz.) OREO Cookies, finely crushed, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
16 oz. Guitard Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, melted
Sprinkles

Directions:
1. Mix 3 cups of the cookie crumbs and the cream cheese until well blended. Shape into balls.
2. Dip balls in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Decorate with sprinkles, roll in nuts or candies, whatever you prefer.
3. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Store any leftover truffles in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

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