Chocolate Oreo Truffles

Ingredients:

1 package Oreo cookies (approx 40 cookies)
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate (we use semi-sweet chocolate)
3-4 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Directions:

Crush the Oreos to fine crumbs (could reserve some to sprinkle on top)

Add softened cream cheese and mix really well (hands work great)

Roll cream cheese and Oreo mixture into ½ inch balls and place on wax paper-covered baking sheet. Put in freezer for about 20-30 minutes, so they get hard.

Melt chocolate chips and vegetable oil in the microwave, stirring frequently so it doesn’t burn.  

Roll the balls in the chocolate so covered completely. Lift using a fork and tap lightly to allow excess chocolate to drip off (if the chocolate gets hard, reheat).
Place in freezer until firm. Store leftover truffles (if there are any), covered, in freezer. 

Makes about 3 dozen - or 1 baking sheet full

**alternatives include: mint Oreos, peanut butter Oreos, vanilla Oreos, etc. (would not recommend double stuffed Oreos as it throws off the ratio of cookie to frosting)