St Patricks Day Mint Oreo Cookie Truffles Recipe 455

Steps:

• Break up Oreo cookies and place in food processor. Blend on highest speed until cookies are finely chopped. Using a hand or stand mixer combine the cookie crumbs with cream cheese until well blended. Chill mixture in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Roll the mixture into 1" balls and place on wax paper covered cookie sheet. I used my small cookie scoop and scooped out enough of the mixture and then rolled into balls. Place back into the refrigerator and chill for another 15 minutes to help retain shape when dipping in melted chocolate. Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl on the defrost setting of your microwave. Melt chocolate in 3 minute intervals until completely melted. You can also use a double boiler. To make green colored swirls use melted white candy coating tinted with green icing paste or use green candy coating. I added the green coating to a small ziplock bag and cut off the tip. Refrigerate or freeze truffles.

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a large roasting pan; keep warm in a 250° oven. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, water, corn syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 260° (hard-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Stir in food coloring. Drizzle over warm popcorn and toss to coat. Cool. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.