...but the thing that I most like to bring out this time of year are my Balls.

I could have used any number of quotes from this awesome SNL skit for the title of this post... 

All these years later.. it is still hilarious! Balls jokes never get old ;)

Speaking of balls, the husband and I have a tradition we do around Christmas every year. 

(Late post- but better late than never.. right?)

We make oreos balls.. or if speaking fancy.. oreo truffles.

We did not come up with the recipe by any means but I will share it anyway!

The ratio is for every 1 package of oreos, you use 1 pkg (8oz) of cream cheese, softened.

Then you also need 2 bags of semi-sweet chocolate chips (dark, milk, white- your choice) or you can use chocolate almond bark (again, your choice). *we have tried both in the past- we tend to use chocolate chips because it is easier for us. But others have said almond bark melts better. Again- your choice.

Here is what we are using this year:

Use a food processor to finely grind your oreos into a "dust".

Then use a hand mixer or your kitchen-aid and mix the oreo dust and cream cheese together.

(at this time, I have seen some recipes add a dash of Kahlua, Bailey's, or rum to give it a kick!)

Use your hands (I find that this works best!) , a scoop, spoons- to make your oreo balls, sized roughly like a walnut, and place on wax paper. Chill your balls (ha!) in the fridge for around an hour to firm.

Melt your chocolate using a double boiler system- or some use the microwave- just as long as it's low heat and stir frequently to keep chocolate from thickening. Dip or drop the ball in to cover and use a toothpick or spoon to lift and let excess chocolate drip off. Place back on the wax paper to cool. 

While the chocolate is still wet, is the best time to decorate as well with 'opposite chocolate' (white on milk) drizzles, crushed oreos or peppermint, or sprinkles!

 From there, we usually let them sit out to dry and some pop them into the fridge again for 15-30 minutes to firm up!

And if we have extra chocolate-- we have thrown in pretzels or almonds (sprinkle a little sea salt too!) into the excess for extra yumminess!

Finished product picture taken from cinnybear because even though I tried taking pics during the process... I forgot to take one of the end result. HA

mmmmm...... no one can resist my schweddy  balls! ;)

Some other sites that probably have better directions are here, here, and here. 

xo jess xo