What better to do than cook or bake when you are home stuck in the snow? One of things we made during the last snow-in were Oreo Truffles.  They are QUICK,

EASY and best of all NO BAKE! They are very rich and indulgent and you can dress them up with color sprinkles, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, and candy to fit any holiday or occasion. They make a great hostess or teacher gift and are also perfect for a cookie swap. They are made from 3 ingredients + any special decorative topping you desire.  My kids loved to roll the balls and help dip them into chocolate.

Ingredients

1. 1 package Oreo cookies
2. 1 8 oz block of cream cheese softended and cut into pieces
3. 10 oz of chocolate to melt (I used dark for these but you can use any type including colored melting chocolate)

* SPIRITED VERSION: If you are not serving to children you can  add 1 tbs + 1 tsp kahlua, Bailey’s Irish creme, or your favorite rum to the dough mixture before you roll the balls!

How To:

1. Line a pan with wax paper and set aside
2. In a food processor finely crush the cookies to crumbs
3. Add the cream cheese and pulse until the mixture has a consistency of dough
4. Form 1 inch balls by rolling the dough between the palm of your hands
   

   Oreo Truffles “Bald”

5. Place the balls on the wax paper lined pan and set in freezer while you clean up and melt the chocolate.
6. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, or place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring after every 30 seconds.
7. Dip the balls in the melted chocolate and place then back on the wax paper lined pan.
8. Sprinkle with your selected topping (sprinkles, candy, etc..) before the chocolate sets.
9. Place in refrigerator to set for 1 hour before serving and refrigerator any leftovers covered in the refrigerator.