That's me (the Amazonian-ish one on the left) making with the Cookie Balls at the Kraft Kitchens (I am a member of their Delicious Bytes blogger community)
The kids and I get so FIRED UP this time of year -- especially, when it comes to homemade treats -- we ALL have such GRAND plans about baking just about every cookie imaginable and gifting them to family and friends.
With only 14 more shopping days left until Christmas -- less than that, if you count FREE SHIPPING -- we're getting down to the wire, now!!!
[ducks to avoid flying tinsel]
My friends at Kraft Kitchens sent along some GREAT ideas on how Once-a-Year bakers (like me) can sweeten someone’s day with 5 Edible Holiday Gifts and, of course, my family's new favorite, No Bake Cookie Balls!
5 Edible Holiday Gifts:
Chocolate Holiday Bears: They’re adorable and delicious!
Holiday Chocolate-Dipped Delights: So tasty, you’ll want to save some for yourself.
Reindeer Cupcakes: Fun to decorate. Even more fun to eat!
Sparkling Tree Cakes: These mini cakes are a great way to spread holiday cheer.
PHILADELPHIA Sugar Cookie Cutouts: Cut cookies into stars, trees and moons or come up with your own original shapes.
I got the chance to make these Cool Mint OREO Cookie Balls during my visit at the Kraft Kitchens Delicious Bytes Event last month and, well, YUM!!!
Here's the recipe:
WHAT YOU NEED:
6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (15.25 oz.) DOUBLE STUF OREO Cool Mint Creme Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, finely crushed (about 4 cups)
2 pkg. (6 squares each) BAKER'S White Chocolate, melted
6 drops green food coloring
2 Tbsp. chocolate sprinkles
MAKE IT:
MIX cream cheese and cookie crumbs until well blended.
SHAPE into 40 (1-inch) balls. Mix melted chocolate and food coloring until well blended. Dip balls in chocolate; place in single layer in shallow waxed paper-lined pan. Top with sprinkles.
REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm.
SIZE WISE:
Enjoy these bite-size treats with built-in portion control. One cookie ball per serving goes a long way on flavor.
HOW TO STORE:
Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.HOW TO EASILY DIP BALLS:
To easily coat balls with the melted chocolate, add balls, in batches, to bowl of melted chocolate. Use 2 forks to roll balls in chocolate until evenly coated. Remove balls with forks, letting excess chocolate drip back into bowl. Place balls in prepared pan; let stand until firm.
Feel free to check out some other REALLY cool stuff we found by visiting our Holiday Picks for 2010!
Also, click here to check out some of our other favorite stuff we're sharing (when you have time, of course) or, check out my personal blog (ditto) and I'll love you forever :)
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