Comments on: Champion Cookie Truffles

By: Jill

Jill — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:09:58 +0000

Try it, Sarah, if you think it will pulverize the cookies into fine crumbs.
I’ve always used a food processor with the steel blade and it works great to give the smooth texture I need. Just go with the tools you have and make the best of it. Then, come back and tell me how it worked out so others may learn from your experience.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:12:03 +0000

Correction, the mixer I have is electronic and has different speeds. It does have 2 detachable mixing tools on it. Will that work?

By: Jill

Jill — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:39:25 +0000

Good morning Sarah!
The only way to crush the cookies fine enough for this recipe, I can think of, is to put them in a bag and crush them with a rolling pin or some other smashing tool.
An eggbeater will probably throw the cookies around the bowl, but not pulverize them into a fine crumb texture. And you want the filling of these truffles to be smooth and creamy, no cookie bits.

Try crushing them in a thick freezer bag and use the eggbeater to blend in the cream cheese. You should be in good shape, then.

As for potluck recipes, see in the category listing, Potluck Recipes
First rattle out of the box, I would take the Sweet & zesty Fiesta Salad.

If you have a way to keep frozen goodies on ice, look at the Frozen Fruit Slush recipe and the Frozen Cranberry Dessert recipe.

Go through the category and see what you’re in the mood to eat. I have 5+ pages of good potluck recipes to pick from.
Contact me if you have anymore questions, I’ll be glad to help out.

And thank you for the encouragement, I can never get enough of it.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:28:21 +0000

Is there any way to make these without a food processor? I have an eggbeater, but I’m not sure that will cut it…

Thanks Jill!

Also, do you have any recommendations for foods to make for a family reunion potluck? Preferable a food served cold.

Keep up the GREAT work! Sarah

By: Jill

Jill — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:29:08 +0000

Darlene! You’re too funny!
These cookie truffles make EXCELLENT gifts. I know; I’ve given away plenty. Folks are always thrilled to receive homemade gifts, especially when they taste incredible. And you’re right about the quantity, 3 is all one person can take in per serving.

You can definitely put the rolled dough balls in the freezer until you’re ready to dip. Just remember to let them thaw back to a refrigerated temperature before dipping in the almond bark. Otherwise, the coating will crack as it sets. Of course, you can easily cover the cracks by swizzling melted chocolate over the tops. No one will notice or care, trust me.

Darlene, I’ve never purchased the tubs of cream cheese. I always buy the blocks. Truly, I cannot imagine strawberry-chocolate or strawberry-vanilla cookie truffles. Are you thinking to add a strawberry flavored cream cheese to the crushed cookies? I say go for it! Try making a half batch for testing, then tell me how it turns out.

By: Jill

Jill — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:14:55 +0000

You’re most certainly welcome, Annalee!
Folks love to eat them for Valentine’s Day, too. So keep that in mind for those special people in your life.

By: Darlene

Darlene — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:09:01 +0000

Funny you should mention these today, my homemaker and I made the chocolate Oreo ones with white vanilla coating and put some red sprinkles on some and green sprinkles on others. Of course when she tasted them her eyes got really huge and I thought she was going to die and go to heaven. I think these should be given to any person being executed. Then they’d know they really screwed up because they would never taste them again. Sorry I had to say something weird or it wouldn’t be me
Thanks for this great recipe sweetie! I’m giving them to all my friends and their families. Since I don’t have much money I figured 3 per person in the family. No one needs nore than 3 of these at one time anyway. One family got 15 so I only got one out of the whole bunch! That’s ok because I think I like the milk chocolate ones better anyway. ? can we use 8.oz of the cream cheese in the tubs? I was thinking I would like some strawberry ones I don’t know if I would use vanilla or chocolate Oreos and am I making these too early? Should I refrigerate these or them? Thanks again for all your help.

By: Annalee

Annalee — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:05:22 +0000

I made these for our Company Holiday pot luck and everyone was SPEECHLESS!!!! So simple and easy! I think I am in love! Thanks for the great idea!

By: Jill

Jill — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:09:05 +0000

Alright Tanya!!!

Be ready for folks asking you to make them a batch for their cookie exchange parties. You could pick up extra holiday funds making these sweet things.

By: Tanya

Tanya — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:04:53 +0000

This was a winner at my office party! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!