Chocolate Cookie Truffles

"Well, there are lots of great treats this time of year - Zucchini Bread, Fruitcake.. but the thing that I most like to bring out this time of year are my Balls." -Pete Schweddy

Remember that gem from SNL?? ...When Alec Baldwin played Pete Schweddy with his Schweddy balls?!  Loved that skit!

Speaking of balls, this is a great dessert to bring along to a party or to serve at a party you may be hosting. It's the type of dessert that everyone will eat...small, sweet, chocolaty. I know you can find lots of recipes for these online, lots of different variations, ways to decorate, etc, etc.  I thought I would post this on my blog since I just made a batch of these yesterday to take to a bridal shower.  

When I'm at a party I have a difficult time deciding what to eat and what not to eat and I end up with a plate full of a little bit of EVERYTHING not often saving room for dessert.  I think that's why a small, bite-sized dessert is simply PERFECT for parties because I'm guessing I'm not the only one who tries all the different foods.  And let's face it, no matter how much you just ate you can certainly find room for a delicious chocolate truffle!

1 Package Oreo Cookies (generic brands work fine)
1 package cream cheese (8 oz), softened

1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

50 mini cupcake papers 

this recipe makes about 50 truffles depending on how big you make your balls (giggle, giggle)

Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Put all of the cookies in a food processor or blender and chop into fine pieces.

This is what the cookies will look like after being chopped.

Mix chopped cookies with the cream cheese until smooth.  Form small balls (about 1 tsp each) and place on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.

Place in the freezer for 30 minutes.  Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips in a double boiler.  Dip cookie balls in melted chocolate to coat and place in mini cupcake papers.  Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Melt white chocolate chips in a small bowl in the microwave at 50% power for 20 seconds.  Stir chips.  If they are not completely melted, microwave again at 50% power for 10 seconds.  Place melted white chocolate in a small zip lock bag and snip the corner of the bag with scissors.  Drizzle white  chocolate over the truffles.  If you don't feel like messing with the white chocolate you could leave the truffles plain or top them with some extra crushed cookies.  Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.  Enjoy!

"Well, there's no beating my Balls. They're made from a secret Schweddy Family recipe. No one can resist my Schweddy Balls." -Pete Schweddy