She confessed she got the recipe from Kraft. 1 pkg. (1 lb. 2 oz.) OREO Cookies, finely crushed, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 pkg. (8 squares each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted
MIX 3 cups of the cookie crumbs and the cream cheese until well blended. Shape into 42 (1-inch) balls.
DIP balls in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. (Any leftover melted chocolate can be stored in tightly covered container at room temperature and saved for another use.) Sprinkle with remaining cookie crumbs.
REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm. Store any leftover truffles in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
How to Easily Dip Truffles
To easily coat truffles with the melted chocolate, add truffles, in batches, to bowl of melted chocolate. Then use two forks to roll truffles in chocolate until evenly coated. Remove the truffles with forks and allow excess chocolate to drip back into bowl before placing truffles on prepared baking sheet.
Special Extra
Sprinkle truffles with colored sugar or sprinkles in addition to or in place of the cookie crumbs.
How to Soften Cream Cheese
Place completely unwrapped package of cream cheese in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 10 sec. or just until softened. Add 15 sec. for each additional package of cream cheese.
Those are the hints from Kraft. These are the hints from Nicole:
Melt four squares of chocolate at a time in the microwave for about 1 minute. Stir until they melt, heating for a few more seconds if necessary (being careful not to burn it).
Dip the balls in batches (about 20 at a time, leaving the remainder in the refrigerator until needed).
Nicole used a spoon to put the truffle into the chocolate and then pulled it off the spoon with a toothpick. She wiped the toothpick off after each dip so it wouldn't be slippery for the next ball. After dipping about 4 balls, sprinkle them with the reserved Oreo crumbs, as they won't stick if the chocolate becomes too cool.
Switch things up! Try crushing some peppermint candies for the top, or dip in white chocolate, sprinkle with nuts, roll in sprinkles, get creative!
3 comments:
But did they taste good? And do you recommend making them? They would be cute to give for Valentine's day. Are they worth the effort? I count melting chocolate as serious effort, because you can't forget about it while you're doing it to go change a diaper, etc.
Yes, they tasted good, however, I liked them better when they were cold, and not so much after they had sat on the counter for 30 minutes. If you melt your chocolate in the microwave, it will wait for you while you change a diaper or etc. Tomorrow I'll show you something even more fab for V-day!
Amy made these last night - from your blog!!! :)
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