Oreo Truffles

I'm posting this recipe here; I've talked about it before, in my early blogging days, but I've never posted the actual recipe.  You can see these Oreo truffles all over the internet.  I made these for end-of-school-year teacher gifts.  They are pretty simple- just cream cheese (Neufchatel, for me), Oreos, and melted chocolate. 

Dipping them in chocolate is definitely the most annoying part.  Semi-sweet chocolate melts the smoothest, and is easiest to work with.  I prefer milk or white chocolate, but I was going for ease when I made these.  I use a toothpick to pick them up, then I cover them with chocolate, and then tap the toothpick (with truffle still attached) on the side of my bowl to get rid of excess chocolate.  I use another toothpick to get them off of the toothpick, and then I tap the toothpick hole with the back of a choc-covered spoon (my stirring spoon) to cover the hole.  Then, you can add some sprinkles, while the chocolate is still wet, or you can let it dry and then add a drizzle of white chocolate. 

To use up leftover chocolate, mix in peanut butter, heat again, and pour into mini cupcake liners to make little chocolates.  Store in fridge. 

Oreo Truffles
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1 package (about 1 lb. 2 oz, or so) chocolate creme-filled sandwich cookies (Oreos), crushed (in food processor)
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel or cream cheese, softened
1 bag (10-12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips

1.  In a large mixing bowl, combine crushed cookies and cream cheese to form a stiff dough.  (A stand mixer works well for this).  From balls (I use my smallest cookie scoop).  Roll in your hands to form a perfect ball and set on a large, wax-paper lined baking sheet.  Refrigerate or freeze until firm. 

2.  In a large heat-proof bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt chocolate chips.  You may need more or less.  Dip with a fork or toothpick in melted chocolate.  Tap off excess.  Let rest on waxed paper until set.  If you want to decorate with sprinkles: add while chocolate is still wet.  If you wish to decorate with a white chocolate drizzle: wait till chocolate is dry and then add the drizzle.  Store in fridge.

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