Oreo Truffles

This is an easy Kraft Foods recipe, and a huge party hit!  I have also made these and given them away in a goodie basket.  Make sure when you make these you buy enough for two batches... you'll eat the first batch before the party starts!

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1 pkg. OREO Cookies, finely crushed (Keep 9 cookies set aside and crush separately to use for topping.)

2 pkg. (8 squares each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted

 

MIX cream cheese and 3 cups cookie crumbs until well blended.
SHAPE into 48 (1-inch) balls. Dip in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cookie crumbs.
REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator

Tips:
1.  How to Melt Chocolate:  Place unwrapped chocolate squares in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2-1/2 min. or until chocolate is completely melted, stirring every 30 sec.

2.  Sprinkle truffles with the extra 9 crushed Oreos before refrigerating.  Or drizzle with melted white chocolate for a different effect.

3.  These are also delicious when dipped in white chocolate!