Oreo Truffles

These are simple to make and a treat my children go crazy over.  This time I used colored melting candies, but I have melted chocolate chips in the past.  You can decorate sprinkles, colored sugar, or Oreo crumbs.  Any variety of Oreo will work for this recipe.

Ingredients:

16 ounce package Oreos any variety

8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (or melting candies)

Directions:

1. Add Oreos to a food processor and pulse until cookies are mostly crushed.  Reserve some crumbs if you want to coat the truffles in Oreo crumbs.
2. Add crushed Oreos and cream cheese to a stand mixer and mix until combined.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Use a cookie scooper to form tablespoon size balls.
5. Refrigerate balls for at least 45 minutes.
6. Place melting candies in a microwavable safe bowl and melt according to package directions if using melting candies.
7. If using chocolate chips add chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon coconut oil to a small saucepan and heat on low until warmed.  Gently stir to create a smooth sauce.
8. Dip the balls in one at a time using a spoon and a fork.  Gently tap the fork a few times to help excess drip off the balls.  Then transfer to the baking sheet.
9. If you are going to sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles do that immediately before the balls harden.
10. Transfer balls to the refrigerator to set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until the truffles disappear.