Oreo Truffles

I was introduced to this recipe a couple years ago by a good friend of mine. Now I make them every year because they are super easy and a HUGE hit.

What you need....

1 (16 ounce) package OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided
1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 (8 ounce) packages BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking

What to do...

1. Crush cookies into fine crumbs, I use my food processor but Cookies can also be finely crushed in a resealable plastic bag using a rolling pin, place in medium bowl. Add cream cheese; mix until well blended. Roll cookie mixture into 42 balls, about 1-inch in diameter.
2. Dip balls in chocolate; place on wax paper-covered baking sheet. (Any leftover chocolate can be stored at room temperature for another use.) Then you can get creative, I like to drizzle white chocolate over them but you can also use sprinkles, cookie crumbs, whatever makes your heart skip :-)
Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store leftover truffles, covered, in refrigerator.

Christmas Cut Out Cookies

The kids had their very first snow day of the season, a little to early in the season but we have to take what is given to us. A great day to make holiday cookies.

Sour Cream Cut-Outs
1 cup of butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla
5 3/4 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda

In a bowl cream butter and sugar till fluffy, add in eggs, sour cream, and vanilla...add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until combined. Cover and put in refrigerator overnight. Roll and cut. Bake at 375' for 12-15 minutes. Decorate with a glaze and sprinkles.

Enjoy!