Oreo Cookie Truffle Chex Party Mix Recipes

OREO™ COOKIE TRUFFLE CHEX™ PARTY MIX

Steps:

• Line large rimmed cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, add 1 1/2 cups of the cookies. Seal bag; crush cookies with rolling pin, scraping cookies from inside of bag with spatula.
• In large bowl, add cereal. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted and smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup of the crushed cookies. Pour onto cereal; mix until coated well.
• Spread on cookie sheet, separating pieces slightly. Immediately sprinkle with remaining crushed cookies; refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes or until set.
• Carefully break cereal mixture into bite-size pieces. In large serving bowl, mix cereal pieces, chocolate candies and remaining whole cookies.

CHRISTMAS CHEX™ PARTY MIX

Steps:

• Line large rimmed cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large bowl, mix cereal, marshmallows and pretzels.
• In medium microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating uncovered on High 60 to 90 seconds, stirring after 1 minute, until almost melted. Stir until smooth. Pour onto cereal mixture; mix well.
• Spread on cookie sheet; sprinkle with holiday sprinkles, and cool completely, about 15 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces.
• In 2-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag, add coated cereal pieces and powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake to coat. Remove from bag; discard any remaining powdered sugar.
• In large serving bowl, mix coated cereal mixture and chocolate candies.

EASY OREO TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Crush 9 of the cookies to fine crumbs in food processor; reserve for later use. (Cookies can also be finely crushed in a resealable plastic bag using a rolling pin.) Crush remaining 36 cookies to fine crumbs; place in medium bowl. Add cream cheese; mix until well blended. Roll cookie mixture into 42 balls, about 1-inch in diameter.
• Dip balls in chocolate; place on wax paper-covered baking sheet. (Any leftover chocolate can be stored at room temperature for another use.) Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs.
• Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store leftover truffles, covered, in refrigerator.