OREO BALLS

Those r really good, a really nice treat at Christmas time. :))

1 (8 oz.) softened cream cheese or whipped cream cheese
18 oz. package of Oreo cookies, crushed (crush the entire cookie- don't remove the filling)
2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
1 tbsp. shortening

Mix cream cheese with electric mixer until fluffy. Add the crushed Oreos and beat on high until well mixed. Chill for at least 2 hours in the freezer. Then roll Oreo cookie mix into one inch Oreo Balls.
Next, melt the chocolate chips and shortening with a double boiler or in the microwave.
Dip the Oreo balls completely into the melted chocolate using tongs or a toothpick.
Put on wax paper. After the Oreo balls harden, keep them in the refrigerator.
Makes about 3 or 4 dozen Oreo Balls, depending on the size
Oreo Balls variations: Use melted almond bark or white chocolate chips instead of chocolate chips to dip the Oreo Balls.
Try different versions of sandwich cookies to make Oreo Balls- Oreo mint cookies, peanut butter sandwich cookies, or vanilla sandwich cookies are some delicious choices.
Don't use double stuffed Oreos for Oreo Balls. Be sure to use regular Oreo cookies.
To make the Oreo Balls a little less unhealthy, substitute low-fat Oreo cookies and low-fat cream cheese.
Don't skip the shortening. It makes the chocolate slightly thinner and smoother. It is much easier to use with the added shortening.

***NOTE:  I put the cookies in the food processor then add the block of cream cheese to that to make the "dough" all in one step.