Caramel-Apple OREO Cookie Balls
Prep time30 min
Total time2hr 0min
ServingsMakes 48 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
- 36 OREO Cookies, finely crushed
- 16 oz. red candy coating wafers
- 2 Tbsp. plus 1-1/2 tsp. oil, divided
- 3 pieces red string licorice, each cut into 16 pieces
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Preparation
- Mix cream cheese and cookie crumbs until blended.
- Shape into 48 (1-inch) balls; place in single layer in shallow parchment-lined pan. Press indentation into top of each ball. Refrigerate 15 min.
- Meanwhile, microwave candy wafers and 2 Tbsp. oil in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until wafers are completely melted, stirring every 30 sec..
- Dip cookie balls, 1 at a time, in melted candy mixture; return to prepared pan. Insert licorice piece into top of each ball for the apple's stem. Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Microwave butterscotch chips and remaining oil in microwaveable bowl 45 sec. or until chips are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 30 sec.
- Dip each ball halfway into butterscotch mixture; return to prepared pan. Refrigerate 20 min. or until firm. Keep refrigerated.
Recipe Tips
- Size Wise
Planning ahead and monitoring portions can help you enjoy a serving of this sweet treat while still following a balanced diet. - How to Make Leaves
Before crushing the cookies, scrape creme filling from 3 cookies onto small bowl; stir in 1 drop green food coloring. Press into even layer on cutting board; cut into small triangles to resemble leaves. Add to cookie balls when decorating with the licorice pieces.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 140 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 8g | |
| Saturated fat 5g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 5mg | |
| Sodium 75mg | |
| Carbohydrate 16g | |
| Dietary fiber 0g | |
| Total sugars 13g | |
| Protein 1g | |
| Vitamin A | 0 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 0 %DV |
| Iron | 2 %DV |
