Vanilla Orange Cookie Truffles Recipes

VANILLA ORANGE COOKIE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In food processor, place cookies. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off pulses, until consistency of fine crumbs. In large bowl, mix cookie crumbs, cream cheese and grated orange peel until well blended and mixture forms a dough-like consistency.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place on cookie sheet. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes; keep frozen.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave 8 oz of the candy coating uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Continue to microwave and stir in 15-second increments until melted and smooth.
• Remove half of the cookie balls from freezer. Dip each ball in melted coating; tap off excess. Sprinkle with candied orange peel. Return to cookie sheet. Melt remaining 8 oz of the candy coating. Coat remaining cookie balls; sprinkle with candied orange peel. Return to cookie sheet. Let stand until set. Store covered in refrigerator.

ORANGE VANILLA CHIP COOKIES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
• In another mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars together until smooth.
• Add in the egg and stir to mix.
• Add in the flour mixture and beat until blended.
• Add in the orange zest and vanilla chips; stir to combine.
• Drop dough by rounded teaspoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
• Cool on cookie sheets for 1 minute, then transfer to a wire rack to finishing cooling.