Oreo Truffles

Oh my goodness, these things are so good! Good thing they are rich so you don't eat a dozen at a time, that would be dangerous. They are pretty easy, you just have to get used to using candy melts. I got this recipe from Bakerella, this was my first attempt at any type of truffle. The White chocolate bark was kind of a pain, but worth it in the end.

Oreo Truffles

1 package oreo cookies
1 8oz. package cream cheese (softened)
white chocolate bark, or candy melts

1. Finely crush 7 cookies in a food processor or place them in a ziploc bag and crush into a fine consistency. Reserve for later.
2. Crush remaining cookies and stir in softened cream cheese. Use the back of a large spoon to help mash the two together.
3. Roll the mixture into 1″ balls and place on wax paper covered cookie sheet, refrigerate for at least 45 minutes.
4. Melt chocolate as directed on the package and then dip balls into chocolate, tap off extra and set aside on wax paper covered cookie sheet to dry. You can sprinkle the tops with the 7 crushed cookies for decoration. (Sprinkle tops with crushed oreo very quick, or it will dry and not stick to the top)
5. Once dry, refrigerate and enjoy!

*Store in airtight container for up to a week. :)

Yummy Sugar Cookies!

This Sugar Cookie recipe was always my favorite growing up. I remember my Sister-in-law Lynda made them once with a carrot cookie cutter. She put orange frosting on the bottom and green for the top leafy part. Not only were they adorable, they tasted so good! Dense and chewy with homemade cream cheese frosting. YUM!

*I made these heart-shaped cookies for Valentine's Day

Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

1 c. sugar

1 c. butter

3 oz. cream cheese (softened)

1 egg yolk

1/2 tsp almond extract

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 tsp. salt

Mix together above ingredients and add 2-1/4 c. flour. Chill for 2 hours. Roll out on lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes. Bake at 375 for about 7-10 minutes depending on size of cookie. I usually take them out when they are beginning to turn light brown on the edges. Cool on wire rack and frost...

Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz. cream cheese (softened)

1 cube butter (softened)

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 lb. powdered sugar

Mix until light and fluffy.