Recipe: Oreo Truffles

Oreo truffles are a new find we have in our house and LOVE. Very few can resist the allure of the dark chocolate cookie and the double stuff! So... how on earth could you make it better... a truffle of course. They're easy and delicious!

What you need:

~ One package Oreo's (original or double stuffed)
~ One 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
~ Powdered (or confectioners) sugar, 1/2 cup
~ Cookie Sheet
~ wax paper
~ large (gallon size) Ziploc bag
~ meat tenderizer, wooden spoon, or rolling pin
~ electric mixer is a huge help, but regular mixers should work as well

What you do:

~ Take your package of Oreo's and empty into your large gallon-size ziploc bag. Crush. You can do in food processor as well, but lets face it, it isn't as much fun! Crush completely until Oreo's are fine, and no large chunks are visible.

~ In electric mixer, with paddle attachment, combine crushed Oreo's and cream cheese. Slowly add powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time until consistency is reached where the Oreo mixture will stay in a solid ball and not flatten out, if using double stuffed Oreo's you'll need more sugar.

~ Roll mixture into tablespoon sized balls and place onto wax paper on your cookie sheet. Continue until mixture gone. Refrigerate until your ready to eat, they could melt!

ENJOY!

How to: Make your own colored sugars

Colored sugars are a fun way to add color and texture to any project; however, with large quantities needed, or specific colors, it can be daunting to hunt for exactly what you need. Instead of running to your local craft store, grocery store, or neighbors house, why not make some? Its fun, easy, and much less expensive than buying it at the store.

Here's what you'll need:


~Granulated sugar (from course to extra fine its your call)
~Regular food coloring
~Large Ziploc Bag
~Waxed paper
~Cookie sheet (or jelly roll pan)
~Air tight storage container

What you do:

~Take the desired amount of granulated sugar and place in Ziploc bag. Drop a few drops of desired food coloring into bag (the more you add the deeper the color will be). I typically add between 2 and 6 drops of color (making RED or dark colors require much more).

~ Seal Ziploc bag tightly, with as little air as possible. Kneed the food coloring into the sugar, making sure to alternate sides of bag so you coat evenly. When color is fully coated there will be no chunks of colored sugar left.

~Place a sheet of waxed paper on top of the cookie sheet. Pour contents of Ziploc bag out onto wax paper, spread evenly, and allow to dry in cool, dry place. Usually a few hours. I make in the evening and dry overnight.

~When sugar is dry, break up to loosen sugar crystals, and place in airtight container.

Now you have made your very own colored sugars for your next project.