19 Sep 2006 12:00 PM

Easy Oreo Truffles

Prep: 30 min.          Total: 1 hour 30 min.

1 pkg. (1 lb.,2 oz.) Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided

1 pkg. (8 oz.) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened

2 pkg. (8 oz.) Baker's Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted

 Crush 9 of the cookies to fine crumbs in food processor; reserve for later use.  (Cookies can also be finely crushed in a resealable plastic bag using a rolling pin.)  Crush remaining 36 cookies to fine crumbs; place in medium bowl.  Add cream cheese; mix util well blended.  Roll cookies mixzture into 42 balls, about 1 inch in diameter. 

  Dip balls in chocolate; place on wax paper-covered baking sheet.  (Any leftover chocolate can be stored at room temperature for another use.) Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs. 

  Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.  Store leftoever truffles, covered, in refrigerator. 

Makes 3 1/2 dozen or 42 servings, 1 truffle each

   How-To: for easy dipping, place truffle ball in melted chocolate to coat ; roll if necessary.  Lift truffle from chocolate using 2 forks ( this will allow excess chocolate to run off) before placing on wax paper.

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