Party Recipes - Reindeer Droppings

Also known as Oreo Balls, these bite-size treats are sure to sweeten any holiday dessert spread.

Ingredients

• 8 oz softened cream cheese or whipped cream cheese
• 18 oz package of Oreo cookies, crushed
• 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening

Directions

Mix cream cheese with electric mixer until fluffy. Add the crushed Oreos and beat on high until well mixed. Chill for at least 2 hours in the freezer. Then roll Oreo cookie mix into one inch Oreo Balls.

Next, melt the chocolate chips and shortening with a double boiler or in the microwave.

Dip the Oreo balls completely into the melted chocolate using tongs or a toothpick.

Put on wax paper. After the Oreo Balls harden, keep them in the refrigerator.

Makes about 3 or 4 dozen Oreo Balls, depending on the size.

Tips and Variations

- Use melted almond bark or white chocolate chips instead of chocolate chips to dip the Oreo Balls.

- Try different versions of sandwich cookies to make Oreo Balls – Oreo mint cookies, peanut butter sandwich cookies, or vanilla sandwich cookies are some delicious choices.

- Don’t use double stuffed Oreos for Oreo Balls. Be sure to use regular Oreo cookies.

- To make the Oreo Balls a little less unhealthy, substitute low-fat Oreo cookies and low-fat cream cheese.

- Don’t skip the shortening. It makes the chocolate slightly thinner and smoother. It is MUCH easier to use with the added shortening.