Peppermint-OREO Cookie Balls
Time1h 30min
Makes48 servings
Ingredients
- 6 small candy canes, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup), divided
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
- 36 OREO Cookies, finely crushed
- 4 pkg. (4 oz. each) semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted
Putting it together
- 1.Reserve 1 Tbsp. chopped candy. Mix remaining candy with cream cheese and cookie crumbs until blended.
- 2.Shape into 48 (1-inch) balls. Freeze 10 min.
- 3.Dip balls in melted chocolate; place on waxed-paper covered rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with reserved candy.
- 4.Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Keep refrigerated.
Tips and Tricks
Size-Wise:These cookie balls, with their own built-in portion control, can be enjoyed on occasion. Just 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 on prepared baking sheet; let stand until chocolate coating is firm.
Note:If any melted chocolate remains after all balls are coated, store in tightly covered container at room temperature until ready to use as desired.
How to Melt the Chocolate:Microwave the chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2-1/2 min. or until completely melted, stirring every 30 sec.
Nutrition Information
Calories: | 110 |
Total fat: | 6g |
Saturated fat: | 3.5g |
Cholesterol: | 5mg |
Sodium: | 55mg |
Total Carbohydrate: | 13g |
Dietary fiber: | 1g |
Total sugars: | 9g |
Protein: | 1g |
Calcium: | 0% DV |
Iron: | 4% DV |