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Grocery item goes gourmet. Oreo Truffles made with, you guessed it… oreo cookies.

Grocery item goes gourmet

They are super easy to make and even easier to eat. They are crushed oreos blended with cream cheese and then covered in white chocolate. I first tried them when a co-worker made them – even though I had the recipe myself for a while. My original plan was to take these to work tomorrow to return the favor, but they’re already half gone. I don’t know what took me so long to make these, but I’m glad I finally did. Here’s what the cookies should look like when crushed… And, here’s what they look like before the chocolate… Here’s the bark that I use (except imagine it in white chocolate) Oreo Truffles 1 package oreo cookies (divided… use cookie including the cream center)1 8oz. package cream cheese (softened)white chocolate bark 1.

Makes about 36 truffles. Notes: I used a small cookie cutter to push the mixture through for the heart shaped truffles. Recipe amended from Kraft Food & Family Fall 2006. Science of Cooking: Candy Recipes, Factory Tour & More. Wedding Trend Watch: {Jelly} Shots. If you're looking for a fresh, creatively chic method to serve alcohol at your wedding reception, then I'd like to introduce you to the wonderful world of Jelly Shots.

Wedding Trend Watch: {Jelly} Shots

Jelly Shots are classic cocktails translated into gelatin form, i.e. a grown-up version of the Jell-O Shot (sans Dixie cups, of course!). The hallmarks of a Jelly Shot include: a flavor true to the cocktail inspiration and a free-spirited jiggly form that makes them a delight to devour. Below are a few examples from the pros over at the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen. Blackberry Cosmo Jelly Shot, garnished with a paper-thin slice of raw cranberry and a little lime zest. Espresso Martini Jelly Shot Rainbow Cherry Jigglers, ready to party! Mandarin Cosmo Jelly Shot, garnished with a small wedge of mandarin orange Pineapple Brandy Fix Jelly Shot, with a tasty little pineapple-topped bite Candy Corn Jello Mimosa Jelly Shots, cut with an oval cookie cutter and skewered with edible flower petals Neapolitan Martini Jelly Shot. Cupcake Fondue. I love this fun idea from Amanda of Bake It Pretty – cupcake fondue!

Cupcake Fondue

Really, what could be better than dipping mini cupcakes in frosting and topping them with a rainbow of sprinkles and pretty sugars? I am thinking about nothing. This would be a fun idea for a kids party or for a party of kids at heart. Get the recipe and the how-to at Pintsize Social. Bakerella.com.

DIY: cupcake in a jar. Going to the other side of the spectrum, from a vegetable garden to loaded with all things bad for you, but tastes so good cupcakes.

DIY: cupcake in a jar

You won't think I am such a genius anymore once I tell you how these are done. It really is easy and makes for such a visually appealing way to dress up cupcakes, not that cupcakes need to be dressed up as the name itself is cute and enticing! I pretty much use Paula Deen's recipe, but with a few of my own tiny tweeks to the ingredients (see*) and then I pretty much follow the directions in Paula Deen'srecipe to make the batter and frosting, though I change it up a bit (time in the oven) when it comes to baking it. Ingredients: - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 1/2 cups sugar - 1 tsp baking soda - 1 tsp salt - *2 1/4 tsp cocoa powder - *1 1/2 cup canola oil - 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature - 2 large eggs, room temperature - 2 tbsp red food coloring - 1 tsp white distilled vinegar - *2 tsp vanilla extract for the cream cheese frosting: - 2 sticks butter, softened 1.