Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
36 OREO Cookies, finely crushed
16 oz. red candy coating wafers
2 Tbsp. plus 1-1/2 tsp. oil, divided
3 pieces red string licorice, each cut into 16 pieces
1 cup butterscotch chips

Putting it together

1.
Mix cream cheese and cookie crumbs until blended.
2.
Shape into 48 (1-inch) balls; place in single layer in shallow parchment-lined pan. Press indentation into top of each ball. Refrigerate 15 min.
3.
Meanwhile, microwave candy wafers and 2 Tbsp. oil in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until wafers are completely melted, stirring every 30 sec..
4.
Dip cookie balls, 1 at a time, in melted candy mixture; return to prepared pan. Insert licorice piece into top of each ball for the apple's stem. Refrigerate 1 hour.
5.
Microwave butterscotch chips and remaining oil in microwaveable bowl 45 sec. or until chips are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 30 sec.
6.
Dip each ball halfway into butterscotch mixture; return to prepared pan. Refrigerate 20 min. or until firm. Keep refrigerated.

Tips and Tricks

Size Wise:Planning ahead and monitoring portions can help you enjoy a serving of this sweet treat while still following a balanced diet.

How to Make Leaves:Before crushing the cookies, scrape creme filling from 3 cookies onto small bowl; stir in 1 drop green food coloring. Press into even layer on cutting board; cut into small triangles to resemble leaves. Add to cookie balls when decorating with the licorice pieces.

Nutrition Information

Calories:	140
Total fat:	8g
Saturated fat:	5g
Trans fat:	0g
Cholesterol:	5mg
Sodium:	75mg
Total Carbohydrate:	16g
Dietary fiber:	0g
Total sugars:	13g
Protein:	1g
Calcium:	0% DV
Iron:	2% DV