Candy

Oreo Truffles

October 26, 2020 by

Fun Oreo Truffles for Halloween

Oreo Truffles – some people call them oreo balls, but “truffles” just sounds soooo much better than balls don’t you think?

Oreo Truffles are super simple to make, are a kid-friendly dessert, and can be decorated to match the season. This batch was for a pre-Halloween girls trip up to my friend’s cabin.

Ingredients

One 1 1/3lb Oreos
8oz cream cheese
One 11 oz bag of white chocolate chips or colored candy melts
1 tablespoon coconut oil

Directions

Crush Oreos in a food processor until crumbly
Mix room temperature cream cheese with Oreo crumbs until a well combined dough forms
Roll into one-inch balls
Refrigerate for 30 minutes on a parchment-lined tray
Melt white chocolate in the microwave for one minute and stir; then continue in the microwave for 30 seconds or until melted
Using a fork, dip the chilled Oreo truffles into your chocolate, tap off the excess, and then place the truffle on your parchment lined tray
Leave plain or decorate with sprinkles and refrigerate until set
Store in airtight container in refrigerator until ready to serve

oreo truffle

My daughter loves to make these little nests. They are cute, sweet, crunchy, and salty. The little piles of chocolate pretzel sticks do take a bit of time as you have to make a little well in the middle to put the chocolate eggs but they are adorable and a tasty springtime, or anytime treat. We made these as spring break treats for her class at school and they were a big hit. Emily has made them by herself but this is a great team activity to make. Older children can spoon out the nests and younger ones could help put the eggs in the nests. Depending on how large you make your nests you should be able to make around 20 treats.

Tools

large bowl
half sheet tray
parchment paper
spatula
small spoon
microwave*
oven mitts
refrigerator-optional
kitchen gloves-optional

Ingredients

Two 12 ounce bags of dark cocoa candy melts
One bag of candy-coated chocolate eggs
One 15 ounce bag of pretzel sticks

Recipe

Put parchment paper on your half sheet tray. Microwave your candy melts starting at a minute and checking every 30 seconds until melted. Stir them often until smooth. Pour your pretzel sticks in batches a third of the bag at a time. Stir gently to coat the pretzels very well. Using forks or your gloved hands grab a small handful to make a 3-inch nest. Use a spoon or your fingers to make a little well in the middle. You need to add your eggs while the chocolate is still wet so make a few nests and then go back and add your eggs. If you have a partner to help you, they can add the eggs while you make the nests! Put in the fridge to harden or just leave the tray on the counter to set in about an hour.

DELISH TIP 1: When you add the last of your pretzels to the chocolate don’t dump the bag over the chocolate because ALL the excess salt will go into your chocolate and it won’t taste good.

DELISH TIP 2: You will need to reheat your chocolate every ten minutes or so. Put it in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until it loosens up.

DELISH TIP 3: If you don’t have a microwave you can use a double boiler to melt the chocolate.

DELISH TIP 4: I’ve heard you can use chow mein noodles for these too. If you try it will you please leave a comment for me?

No-Bake Butterscotch Clusters

December 15, 2019 by

Delish and Easy Holiday Treats!

This recipe is ridiculously easy. With very little effort and supplies, you can whip up a sizeable amount of treats in no time at all. These last a long time in a container without getting stale although you probably won’t have them around that long! Three ingredients mixed and BOOM you’re on your way.

Tools

-Flat baking pan
-Parchment Paper
-Microwave-safe bowl
-Two spoons

Ingredients

-1- 11-ounce bag of Butterscotch Chips
-1- 10-ounce bag of Peanut Butter Chips
-7 Cups of Cornflakes
-Sprinkles of your choice

Directions

-Melt both bags of chips in a microwave-safe bowl 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted.
-Add cornflakes one cup at a time and stir until the flakes are well coated
-Cover with sprinkles to the desired effect
-Let cool before storing.

Yield:

24 ( can vary depending on size)

Peppermint Bark

December 21, 2016 by

MMMMM peppermint bark!

I’ve been making this Peppermint Bark for over 20 years. With just three ingredients, it’s a cinch to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. I make Holiday Candy baskets for my husband’s clients and this Peppermint Bark is one of the first candies I made. It’s fancy but so simple

Tools

Parchment Paper
Half-Sheet Pan
Spatula

Ingredients

1 cup Crushed Candy Canes – ½ cup mixed with melted white chocolate and ½ cup sprinkled on top (approximately a dozen medium candy canes)
2 ½ teaspoons McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract– to taste depending on your Peppermint Palate!
2- 12-ounce bags of Wilton white candy melts (or the candy melt brand you prefer)

Prep

Pulverize Candy Canes in a food processor- (We use a KitchenAid food processor, we have friends that have a Cuisinart)

Melt chocolate – over low heat on the stove, or in the microwave on low power. Check and stir every 30 seconds until melted

Recipe Directions

Stir ½ cup pulverized peppermint candy and peppermint extract into melted candy, mix well (by hand)

Spread thinly and evenly into a Half-Sheet tray approx. 21 x 15

Chill until firm- (in Michigan winters it takes about 10-20 minutes outside

You may also chill in your refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Delish Tip 1- The thinner you spread the mixture, the more bark you can make. Plus no one wants to break a tooth!

Delish Tip 2: To make Peppermint Bark as gifts, use your choice of small treat bags and/or ribbons for an easy, festive, and delish present for teachers, the mailman or lady, and hostess gifts.

Delish Tip 3: Pulverize extra candy canes to flavor hot chocolate, put on vanilla ice cream, or use on holiday cookies.

Break into pieces and enjoy!