OREO TRUFFLES

Ingredients

·         1 (16 ounce) package OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided

·         1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

·         2 (8 ounce) packages BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted

Directions

1.   Crush 9 of the cookies to fine crumbs in food processor; reserve for later use. (Cookies can also be finely crushed in a resalable plastic bag using a rolling pin.) Crush remaining 36 cookies to fine crumbs; place in medium bowl. Add cream cheese; mix until well blended. Roll cookie mixture into 42 balls, about 1-inch in diameter.

2.   Dip balls in chocolate; place on wax paper-covered baking sheet. (Any leftover chocolate can be stored at room temperature for another use.) Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs.

3.   Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store leftover truffles, covered, in refrigerator.

Footnotes

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·         How to How to Easily Dip Truffles

·         Place truffle ball in melted chocolate to coat; roll if necessary. Lift truffle from chocolate using 2 forks (this will allow excess chocolate to run off) before placing on wax paper.