No Bake Oreo Truffles No Bake Oreo Truffles

½ package Golden Oreo’s, 12 cookies, finely crushed
½ package regular Oreo’s, 12 cookies, finely crushed
18 oz. package cream cheese, halved and softened
White chocolate candy melts, melted*
Sprinkles, nonpareils and/or sanding sugar, for decoration

Instructions- Intermediate

1. Line a large baking with parchment paper; set aside.

2. In a food processor or blender, separately grind both flavors of Oreos into fine crumbs. Transfer crumbs to two separate large bowls. Mix both bowls of crumbs with half the cream cheese(4 oz. each), until well combined.

3. Shape into 24 (1 inch) balls and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes.

4. Melt white chocolate according to package directions. Dip the balls into chocolate, place on the baking sheet, and immediately top with sprinkles or desired decorations. (I find a wooden skewer helps with the dipping! Just stick into the truffle, swirl in the chocolate, and place on the sheet).

5. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow chocolate to set. Keep refrigerated before serving, and store chilled for up to 5 days.

6. Enjoy!

M&M Pretzel Treats

24 mini pretzels
24 Hershey’s Chocolate Kisses
24 M&Ms, Christmas Colors

Instructions- Easy

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
Arrange the pretzels evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Unwrap each Hershey Kiss and place one in the center of each pretzel.
Place the baking sheet in the oven on the middle rack for exactly 4 minutes.
Remove the tray from the oven and immediately place a M&M in the center of the chocolate kiss. Slightly press the candy into the chocolate.
Allow the chocolate to cool completely before transferring to a bowl or a cellophane bag.

Hot Cocoa Cookies

1 cup butter (Softened)
1 cup sugar
⅔ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 ¼ cups all purpose flour
4 packages how cocoa mix (or ¾ cups hot cocoa mix-NOT SUGAR FREE VERSIONS)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup Mallow Bits (mini marshmallows do not work the same and can be a sticky mess)

Instructions- Advanced

1. Beat butter and sugars in a large bowl with a standing mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
2. In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients. Gradually beat dry ingredients into butter mixture until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and Mallow Bits*. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
3. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Drop 2 tablespoons of dough, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets lined with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes; remove to wire racks and cool.