Maine-ly Elder Care wishes all employees and consumers a happy holiday season! Best wishes to all for a safe and happy New Year. The holidays are about family and traditions, and one of my favorite holiday traditions is holiday cooking! I love cooking and enjoying the comforts of home and family at the same time. I have included a couple of my new favorite holiday recipes. If you have a sweet tooth like I do, then these recipes are for you!! Enjoy~
EASY OREO TRUFFLES
1 pkg of Oreo chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
1 pkg (8oz) Cream Cheese,softened
2 pkg (8 squares each) Bakers Semi Sweet chocolate, melted
Mix 3 cups of the cookie crumbs and the cream cheese until well blended. Shape into 42 balls. Dip balls in melted chocolate; place on wax paper-covered baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cookie crumbs. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
OREO CANDY CANE BARK
3 pkg (6oz. each) Baker’s Premium White Baking Chocolate
15 Oreo chocolate Sandwich Cookies, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
3 candy canes, crushed (about 1/4 cup)
Cover large baking sheet with foil; set aside. Microwave chocolate in large microwavable bowl on HIGH for 2 min. or until almost melted, stirring every 30 sec. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in chopped cookies. Spread immediately onto prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes; press candy lightly into chocolate with back of spoon. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Break into pieces.
