Peppermint kiss cookies and oreo truffles

Peppermint cookies and truffles..

These are some of things we cooked up over the holidays. We made this last year and our friends loved them so much we made them again. 

Peppermint kiss cookies are sugar cookies that have peppermint extract so the cookie itself tastes like peppermint. The kiss on top just adds to the flavor. The recipe for them can be found here.

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We also made more oreo truffles. One of my friends loved them so much she requested a batch for herself. Since it was the holidays I had to oblige. We used red wilton candy coating to be festive. It also comes in a ton of other colors and can usually be found at Michaels. This recipe can be found here.

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Cake Balls

Red Velvet Cake Balls

I fell like everyone has tried these. Since I always see them at Starbucks but have never had/made them, I decided now would be the perfect time! 

They're incredible simple to make. 

All you need is what is pictured below, cake mix, a can of frosting, and some chocolate. 

To make them, bake the cake as instructed. Then wait until it is cool. Once cool crumble it in a large bowl. Then add about 3/4 of the can of frosting and mash it all together. I used my hands. Why not?

Then you form the mixture into balls and refrigerate.

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Once chilled, melt the chocolate you are using as instructed. I used normal chocolate chips and added some vegetable oil to make it smoother. Give each ball a quick dip in the chocolate then tap off the extra chocolate and put it on wax paper to set. At this point you can add sprinkles or whatever decorations you want. 

My sister is completely against sprinkles so we don't keep them in the house. Her theory, developed after seeing sprinkles at self serve yogurt places, is that they are pointless to add because they're just for looks and who cares if you're just going to eat it anyways. 

The finished result. Cake balls are smooth, soft, and it is impossible to eat just one.

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Oreo Truffles

This is of course another creation based off of the oh so popular oreos....

Its so easy to make and definitely one of Gina's favorites.

All you need is

-1 package of Oreos

-8oz. Cream Cheese

-16oz. Chocolate Chips

Directions:

1. Smash the oreos, this can be done in a variety of ways including using a food processor or my favorites way... putting them in a gallon sized bag and stomping on them. Both ways are equally effective one may relieve stress more then the other

2.Mix the oreo crumbs with softened cream cheese

3. Roll the mixture into balls and refrigerate for 30min

4.When the balls are firm melt the chocolate according to the package

5. Dip the balls in the melted chocolate 

6. Wait until the chocolate has hardened and enjoy! 

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