Oreo Truffles

January 1 is fast approaching, and along with the start of the new year comes New Years Resolutions.

So, in an effort to provide you with one last horrah (or an AWESOME) treat to contribute to your New Year's Eve party, I bring you the most delightful little chunk of chocolatey goodness you've ever sunk your teeth into, the oreo truffle. Ok, maybe that was a bit extreme, but seriously, they're delicious.

These delightful little balls were the highlight of all my holiday parties, and they can easily be modified to fit any occasion! 

Luckily, the process of making them is pretty simple.

Here's what you'll need:

1 Package of REGULAR (not double stuff) oreos

1 8 oz brick of cream cheese at ROOM TEMP

1 bag of chocolate chips (or other melt-able chocolate)

*2 Tbsp Crisco or other thinning agent (optional)

To make them: 

1. Crush the oreos in a blender or food processor. You want them to be crushed nice and fine.

2. Use a spoon to mix the cream cheese and oreo crumbs. It will take a bit of diligence, but if you use a "smashing" motion with the spoon on the bottom of your bowl, it'll work pretty well. You'll end up with a dough-like ball.

3. Put the mix in the refrigerator for an hour to chill, or if you're feeling speedy, pop it in the freezer for 20 minutes or so (until cold, but not frozen).

4. Form little balls with the dough-like mixture and place them back in the refrigerator or freezer to cool (this helps them to not fall apart when you dip them in the chocolate).

5. Melt your chocolate (use whatever method of melting you're most comfortable with. I usually go for a double boiler.) 

6. *If your chocolate is too thick, add some crisco or other thinning agent (you can use coconut oil if you want some coconut flavor to your chocolate and it works pretty well). Add a small amount at a time so you don't over thin your chocolate. 

7. Dip the balls in the chocolate and place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. If you want to add any sprinkles, do so now. Place them in the refrigerator so the chocolate will harden.

8. If you want to do any icing decorating or drizzle a different type of chocolate, do so once the chocolate covering has hardened.

9. Take them to your next party and let everyone oodle over how delicious they are!!

Enjoy! :)