So remember that executive decision I made in the last post? I totally got over ruled by Jim. Let’s just say he was a big fan of the Oreo Truffles and was hoping I’d make more (so that he could steal a few!). I whipped up two more batches of the Oreo balls last week during one of Jackson’s naps and finished coating them a couple days later after he went down for the night. Being able to work on these in shifts really made it easy to accomplish so many, I just popped the balls in the freezer until I had more time to finish with the Almond Bark.
Another great thing about this recipe? Super easy to adapt to make it vegan! I used Newman’s Own Sandwich Cookies and Tofutti’s Better Than Cream Cheese. Jim and I did a blind taste test and both of us agreed that it was really difficult to tell the difference between the two. The Oreo ones had a more dynamic flavor but the Newman ones had a better, smoother taste.
As for the packaging, I was able to find everything I needed at Michael’s. The cute baker’s twine is courtesy of good ol’ Martha Stewart and the great porcelain dishes were only a buck each! The little tags are left over from a fair or something. We did a basic calculation and found that we were able to make 6 little gifts for under $20. Not too bad.
All in all, I think T&T Holiday Trials 2009 were a success…at increasing our belt line! Next year everyone is getting heating pads.
Yum, and cute! I started making heating pads but ran out of rice, time, and energy. We’ll see if they get done this holiday season. If I’d stop dawdling online and grade something now, they might :)
I think heating pads are a perfect gift! If you don’t make it this year, there’s always next! :D
Yumminess!