Maggy's Oreo Truffle Footballs
 
 
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Serves: Makes 2 dozen
Ingredients
  • 1 package (18 ounces) Oreo cookies
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 package (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
  • 1 tube Betty Crocker white decorating icing (fitted with the writing tip)
Instructions
  1. Process Oreos to crumbs in a food processor; add cream cheese; continue to process until completely incorporated. Divide mixture into 24 portions, and working one at a time, roll mixture around to form a ball and then back and forth to form an oval, tapering ends to form a football shape. Place on a waxed-paper lined baking sheet. Freeze until solid, at least one hour or up to several days ahead.
  2. Meanwhile, microwave chocolate and shortening on high power until melted, about 2 minutes (or heat in a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water).  Working one at a time, use a pick to dip balls in the chocolate, rolling around to coat all sides; return to lined baking sheet. When truffles have set, use icing to form football markings. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe by Three Many Cooks at https://threemanycooks.com/recipes/sweet-treats/maggys-oreo-truffle-footballs/