Oreo Balls

If you don't consider yourself a "cook," then this is a great dessert recipe for you! It is one of the easiest treats to put together, and practically impossible to mess up--not to mention that the finished product is quite elegant and will leave tasters with the impression that you worked on it for hours! (Also, if you would like to add an extra element of specialness, you could always call them "Oreo Truffles" in lieu of Oreo Balls.) 

Be warned, though--this dessert is exceptionally rich and not for people with an amateur sweet tooth!

Oreo Balls

1 pkg. (16 oz) of Oreos, crushed
1 pkg. (8 oz) of Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (24 oz) of Chocolate Almond Bark (Chocolate Candy Coating)
1 pkg. (24 oz) of White Chocolate Almond Bark (White Chocolate Candy Coating)

Crush Oreos by hand or in food processor and add Cream Cheese. Blend well and roll into walnut sized balls. Place onto jelly roll pan or cookie sheet covered with wax paper, and allow to chill for 1 hour. In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 of the Chocolate Bark and 3/4 of the White Chocolate Almond Bark separately, being careful not to scorch. Remove Oreo Balls from refrigerator and insert a toothpick into each ball, dip into white chocolate and return to wax paper to harden. After the coating has hardened, drizzle with melted Chocolate Bark, and again with White Chocolate if desired.  Allow candy coating to harden before serving.

Variations:

While most people coat each ball (or truffle!) in white chocolate, I like to coat some of them in the chocolate bark as well. This not only provides a nice effect for the eye, but is especially pleasing to those of us who are true chocolate lovers. You could also roll some of them in chocolate sprinkles, crushed nuts or powdered sugar. This exceptionally rich dessert is sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth!

You could serve them with toothpicks inserted (they make a nice little "handle" that keeps fingers from getting covered with melting chocolate), or remove toothpicks entirely.  If you want an especially attractive presentation, invest in some miniature cupcake liners and place one truffle in each liner. Use different colored or themed liners for various occasions (baby showers, Christmas, etc.).

Happy baking!