
Lemon Blossom-OREO Cookie Balls
Time1h 40min
Makes40 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
- 36 Golden OREO Cookies, finely crushed
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 3 pkg. (4 oz. each) white baking chocolate, melted
- 1 Tbsp. assorted decorating icings
- 40 white nonpareils (about 1/2 tsp.)
Putting it together
- 1.Mix cream cheese, cookie crumbs and zest until well blended.
- 2.Shape into 40 (1-inch) balls. Freeze 10 min. Dip balls in melted chocolate; place in single layer in shallow waxed paper-lined pan. Fit tubes of icings with star tip; use to pipe small flower onto top of each ball. Gently press nonpareil into center of each.
- 3.Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Keep refrigerated.
Tips and Tricks
Size-Wise:These truffles have built-in portion control. Enjoy on a special occasion but remember to keep tabs on portions.
How to Easily Dip Cookie Balls:To easily coat cookie balls with the melted chocolate, add balls, in batches, to bowl of melted chocolate. Use 2 forks to roll balls in chocolate until evenly coated. Remove balls with forks, letting excess chocolate drip back into bowl. Place balls in prepared pan; let stand until chocolate coating is firm.
How to Store:Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Calories: | 120 |
Total fat: | 7g |
Saturated fat: | 3.5g |
Cholesterol: | 10mg |
Sodium: | 70mg |
Total Carbohydrate: | 14g |
Dietary fiber: | 0g |
Total sugars: | 10g |
Protein: | 1g |
Calcium: | 2% DV |
Iron: | 0% DV |