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Valentine's Day Chocolate Oreo Truffles

These decadent chocolate Oreo truffles are so easy to make and are the perfect Valentine's Day treat. Package them up for a sweet Valentine's Day gift idea or save them for yourself!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword candy, chocolate, dessert bars, no bake, Valentine's Day recipes
Prep Time 40 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Servings 40 truffles

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 package (250 g) cream cheese {softened to room temperature}
  • 1 package Oreo cookies
  • 2 1/4 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp shortening
  • Valentine's Day sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Process the cookies in a food processor. {NOTE: If you don't have a food processor you can use a pastry blender or place the cookies in a Ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin.}

  2. Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in the microwave. It's very important to melt the chocolate slowly to avoid burning. Set microwave to medium power and heat the chocolate chips for 30 seconds in a microwave safe bowl, stir and heat again in 30 second intervals until melted. If it's getting very close to melting, 10-15 second intervals are best.}

  3. Place the cream cheese pieces in the food processor with the melted chocolate. Process until smooth.

  4. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.  Form the cookie mixture into small balls and place on the sheet.  For the heart shapes, press the mixture into a silicone heart mold. Cover and freeze for approximately 15-20 minutes until firm.

  5. Combine the milk chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl and microwave as above until melted. {The shortening helps to make the chocolate smoother and more manageable for coating}.

  6. Using a fork, dip the balls into the chocolate mixture and coat completely. Tap off the excess chocolate on the side of the bowl. Place the dipped balls on the wax paper tray using another fork or toothpick to help slide the treat onto the paper. Sprinkle with sprinkles and allow to harden.