Chocolate Oreo Truffles

I first tasted these at my Dad's house.  Kathy blessed me with one of these choice morsels on one of my last visits.  They were one of the most scrumpscious treats I have ever had.  My sister Katheryn (Moms serving Christ) had made them.  I kept meaning to ask Katheryn for the recipe, but  never did.  I googled the recipe and wow was there a huge response.  It is not a difficult recipe to find, nor is it difficult to make.  You're going to love these.  They make a wonderful Valentines Day treat.

Ingredients

1 16 ounce Package Oreo Cookies

  I used Newman's Own, because he doesn't use hydrogenated oil

8 ounces cream cheese 

softened to room temperature

16 ounces of semi sweet chocolate chips 

or you can use milk chocolate, white, or mint flavored for a contrasting mixture

Instructions 

Place cream cheese in a bowl.  Crush Oreos in food processor.  Add  to cream cheese and mix thoroughly.  Roll into walnut sized balls and place on a waxed paper covered cookie sheet.  Place in refrigerator.  Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips in a double boiler ( I saw Paula Dean using a glass Pyrex bowl over a pan of heating water on the stove top..... I liked that).  When balls are cooled and chocolate is melted, dip chocolate ballls into chocolate extended from a tooth pick, skewer or fork.  Place on wax paper to dry. If desired sprinkle with additional cookie crumbs, or purchased sprinkles or drizzle with contrasting colored chocolate.  Place each in a cupcake paper to give it a nice touch.

Try to keep them out of sight until ready to serve... they may not last.