We sold our house. Finally. It’s amazing what can happen when you lower the price drastically. In hindsight, we could have avoided the four-month agony had we priced it aggressively to begin with. But who wants to lose gobs of money?
The reality is, however, it’s a buyer’s buffet out there right now. And the only way we could move our house, was in fact, to take a drastic loss. So, we walk away with our tails tucked, licking our wounds.
Somehow, we’re okay with it. It’s done. And now we can move forward.
My two-week wave of crazy emotion and twitching has mostly stopped, and now I’m coherent enough to start planning our relocation. This begins on Wednesday when I travel out to California and search for a place to live and a preschool for Haley.
Oh, and did I mention that I am deathly afraid to fly? No joke. I need drugs to get me through a flight, no matter what the length (this one being 4 hours 12 minutes – mercy!)
Luckily I will have these balls to take with me (insert joke here.)
Story goes, my Mom and Dad were out for a walk one day and they met a lady. She happened to be carrying a delectable chocolate treat with her (as any respectable neighbor would) and kindly shared (as any respectable neighbor would)…and, no, they do not live in Mayberry. All my Mom could remember is that it had oreos and cream cheese in it, and dipped in chocolate.
I Googled for “oreos+cream cheese” and what do you know, there’s a recipe. Here, here, here, and several others. Gotta love the internet. There are a gazillion variations, so I combined what I liked from a few and added my own touch. Crunchy on the outside, and soft, rich, and decadent on the inside, just like a truffle. So incredibly easy to make and I think they keep in the frig for a few weeks…as if they’d last that long.
Mint Oreo Truffle Balls
Makes about 40 balls
Prep time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Ingredients
• 1 package Mint Oreo cookies
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (regular or low-fat), room temperature
• 2 (8 ounces) packages semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
Line two large baking sheets with either wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside.
Place the cookies in a food processor and process to a fine powder. Add the cream cheese and process until thoroughly combined.
Roll the mixture into small balls, approximately 1-inch round. Place the balls on the lined baking sheets and freeze for about 20 minutes.
After the balls are done freezing, melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips for 45-60 seconds, then check and stir. Continue to microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring each time, until completely melted.
With a slotted spoon, fork, or wooden skewer, dip each ball into the chocolate, letting the excess drip back into the bowl, and place the balls back onto the lined baking sheets.
Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until the chocolate has hardened.
Notes:
1. If you do not have a food processor, you could mash the cookies in a plastic bag with a rolling pin. Then place the crumbs in a large bowl with the softened cream cheese, mix thoroughly with your hands or wooden spoon.
2. You could also use regular Oreo cookies, if you’re not fond of mint.
3. Milk chocolate or white chocolate would also be equally delish.
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Drool. The mint version would make these really great for St. Patty’s Day.
I had these at a party a few months back – made with regular oreos – and they were so great. Made them myself with success. I highly recommend sticking to the freezer instructions because the “dough” is much easier to work with. I like the mint idea.
Pam – I’m sick just thinking about having to do it again in 4 weeks.
Melissa – Trying to take it one day at a time. And have medication close by.
Daphne – These are good for anytime. Even breakfast ;-)
Memoria – Thanks for stopping by! Just remove about 1/4 cup out of the crumb mixture, before you add the cream cheese, sprinkle over the melted chocolate before it hardens.
I love the additional chocolate and crumbs on the balls. Woah!
I have printed this recipe! What a treat! best of all, it’s good for birthdays/pot lucks/christmas! thanks for sharing amy!!!
I wish I was closer to you like K is. I would love to have lunch immediately! As it is, I’m just hoping we can meet up before I go.
Glad you sold, even though I know there are lots of stresses still to be tackled, flying not being the least of them. You can do it!
Congrats on the house! I know it wasn’t ideal, but you’re right you can now move forward. Oh and I don’t fly either. Hate it. Getting slightly sick just thinking about it! Which I had these balls to make me feel better :)
Connie – Well, hello there, and thanks for stopping by!
Lora – …ah, the whining. Wouldn’t you rather stick a fork in your eye?
LK – your little man would devour them.
Rachel – I definitely want to make them with white chocolate. Can’t wait to be near you again. Heck ya!
Mom – I’m proud of you for eating the entire thing. In one sitting.
Jude – A few of my FB friends suggested I make another batch with rum and go into a chocolate/booze coma.
Natashya – LOL. Yes! I know the sketch. Totally.
Buying and selling and moving – holy stress!
Glad you are handling it well. Good luck with your flight!
Delicious balls.. reminds me of the SNL sketch. :)
Oh, HELLO sweet little truffle balls! My sister-in-law makes these during the holidays and I devour them like M&Ms.
Amy, pack a few of these truffles for the plane ride? They work like a sedative on some of us. ;)
I’m not a candy eater, but these treats are sooooo delicious and easy to make, it is remarkable.
Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS on selling the house! You’re moving back to CA! AAAAHHHHHHHH!
I tried a variation of these balls back in November at a party, and she used regular Oreos and dipped them in white chocolate. I made these for Christmas and they are SO FRAKKING easy and beyond delicious. I have to try them with the mint Oreos…and peanut butter…and maybe even the golden ones. Why not, right? Love how easy these are! xxoo
Hope you have a smooth relocation. These truffle balls look super-duper delicious! I can’t help to take a few looks at them to solve my visual craving now. ;)
Did I hear you say you guys might bring them to game night? What a GREAT idea!! And hey, if you need anything at all while you’re in town – chauffer, sanity check, kid-whining as I’m sure you’ll miss that, we have it all here, just give a call. And I’m not just saying that for some truffle balls, although for these I might just say anything.
Yes, I just made these about a month ago, with regular Oreos. Yummy!! So easy, and I believe I got my recipe from Kraft.
Mellissa – yes, I feel your pain! Are you relocating within or outside the Twin Cities?
Natasha – these would also be great with regular Oreos, but I loved the mint flavor.
John – Yep! Print out the recipe and make them. The kids would LOVE them.
Astrid – exciting and scary. I go back and forth between emotions until I’m numb.
Dani – driving is SO much more appealing to me, let me tell ya. Deep breaths. These would make awesome holiday gifts…thanks for the idea!
Jen – pick up the ingredients and we’ll make them. You could even bring them to game night.
Joanne – I need to start medicating now, that’s how scary flying is to me. I’m pretty unbearable to live with right now because I’m so stressed out. I’m so glad you got the nut butter sampler…was bummed I couldn’t get it to you ON your birthday, but look at it as an extension of your special day. Me too on the Oreos. I like to put a ton of them in a large glass of milk, mash them all up, and eat it with a spoon. So white trash.
yay about the house! I am so excited for you guys. I hate flying also…the second there is the least bit of turbulence, I go into panic attack mode. Not. Fun.
I am emailing companies like crazy asking for sponsorship to Blogher Food! We SO need to hang out.
I got your present in the mail yesterday and I was so touched Amy, really. You are absolutely too sweet. I can’t wait to dig into each of the little jars…all of the flavors sound so fantastic. I am in nut butter heaven.
These truffles look amazing! Oreos are my one storebought cookie weakness…there is something about them that I just can’t resist. These would last maybe an hour in my fridge.
These are making me drool. Wanna make more when you’re here? :oP Or…perhaps I will actually try to make them myself.
*happy dance* Oh, Amy! Such wonderful news! You’ll be within driving distance of me ~ no airplane needed. Take your drugs and whatever else might help for the plane trip. Fingers crossed for you to quickly find the house you want in California ~ at least you’ll have the buyer’s advantage. And this recipe sounds FABulous. I’m trying to build up my repertoire of chocolate truffles for holiday gifts. *big hug*
I had treats just like this at a retreat and they were awesome! I usually just take a taste of desserts. It takes something phenomenal to make me want to enjoy the entire thing. But when something is THAT good, it gets scarfed up. The oreo cheesecake truffle is one of those treats.
Congrats in selling your house. It must feel so exciting to be starting something new.
Are those mint Oreos in that pic? Mmmmmmm
Those truffle balls look so delicious! I love the mint & chocolate flavor combination! Congrats on selling your house and good luck with the move!
Congrats on selling your house! We just sold ours too and priced it embarrassingly low just so it would sell. It is so hard!
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