Chocolate Covered Oreo Balls

I made these for Roberto and some of his teammates (and a few for me, of course) last month, and they were a huge hit! This recipe only has 3 ingredients, which makes it so easy. These would be especially perfect to serve at a party. A great bite-sized dessert and a total crowd pleaser. I promise you that I had way more than I intended to, they were just too good!

 

Ingredients

1 package of oreos (36 cookies)

8 oz cold cream cheese

8 oz bakers semi-sweet chocolate 

 

Directions

Crush oreos and mix with cream cheese (save a bit of crushed oreos to sprinkle on top). Form one inch balls and place on cookie sheet that is covered with wax paper or foil. Melt chocolate in microwave then drizzle over the balls. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours and ENJOY!

 

*I found that these tasted best when left in the fridge longer than at room temp. So leave in the fridge up until you are ready to serve.

*Also, how good would these be with white chocolate drizzle?! Next time I think I will test that out.

 

Have a great Wednesday, friends! 

Christmas Candy + A Polish Christmas

Merry Christmas Eve Eve!

I am dropping in to share a delicious Christmas candy recipe. Then I will be taking the next few days off from my computer to soak in this wonderful time of year!

I have so many sweet Christmas memories from growing up. One of which involves Christmas candy. My granny makes the most delicious candy each year...think lots of chocolate and lots of yumminess. I have plenty of memories of eating this great stuff, but also of baking and making in the kitchen during Christmas with my mama...following in my Granny's footsteps. This is a tradition that I love (I mean who wouldn't?!) and one I will happily continue.

Being away from home, I will not be able to enjoy my Granny or my mama's candy this year. So I got to work in the kitchen and made one of my favorites (thanks to my aunt Julie's recipe!)...Peanut Butter Balls.

And now it officially feels like Christmas!
 

*This recipe makes a ton. I was only making enough for Roberto and I and some friends, so I halved this (and it was still a lot!). But if you are wanting to make enough to pass out or take to an event make the whole recipe!*

Ingredients

1 lb. powder sugar

18 oz peanut butter

1/4 lb. butter

3 lbs. Chocolate Almond Bark

Directions

Mix peanut butter, powder sugar and butter together. Roll peanut butter mixture into 1-inch balls. If the balls do not feel firm enough place on baking sheet in fridge for 20 minutes to firm up, which makes dipping in chocolate easier. Either with a toothpick or spoon dip the balls into chocolate and place on wax paper or foil to dry. You can either dry at room temperature, which takes a bit longer, or in the fridge {I prefer fridge}. Once dry- ENJOY!

And now moving on! A little life update- Christmas style!

Last night we went to the team's Christmas dinner and had the best time. I at some point wanted to get the traditional Polish Christmas experience- and last night I got it! Here in Poland, they officially celebrate Christmas on the 24th. They do so by waiting for the appearance of the first star. Once it appears, well wishes are said and a meatless meal is served. {I know there are plenty more little details/traditions but this is the main gist I got from a friend last night!}

For last night's dinner, we received a traditional Polish Christmas meal of beet soup with dumplings, lots of fish "appetizers" {which are actually enjoyed after dinner} and a delicious fish entree.

We are so grateful for experiences like this. We definitely have to put ourselves out there and get out of our comfort zones at times- but it is such a lovely experince! And we are so appreciative to learn about and be welcomed into a new culture.

Merry Christmas, friends! I hope your days are filled with overflowing love, abounding joy and too many laughs. I am so grateful our Savior came into this world as a little baby, giving us the greatest gift we have ever known and showing us a love like no other. There is so much to be thankful for and so much to celebrate!

Have a beautiful Christmas!! And enjoy some Peanut Butter Balls!

Christmas Eve and Christmas Candy

Merry Christmas Eve! This is definitely one of my favorite days of the whole year! We have had a wonderful week here...we went to friends house to cookie decorate, had friends over to cookie decorate (I loveee cookie decorating, it is a tradition my mom started years ago with our family and it is so fun), Rob had a game with a win (wahoo!), and we have slept on the blow up mattress every night this week so we could be by the Christmas tree, there is just nothing better! AND I made these babies yesterday...

 

So when I say Christmas candy I use that very lightly...because these things, well there is nothing easier!

Pretzel Rollo Candy

Ingredients

4-5 bags of pretzels

Large Bag of M&M's

360 rollos (yeah...)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F

2. Lay pretzels on baking sheet lines with foil

3. Place one rollo on top of each pretzel

4. Pop in the oven for 2 minutes, just to soften the rollo

5. Grab an M&M, place on top of softened rollo and press down

Now let dry and voila! 

Easiest. Candy. Ever.

So you by no means have to make as many as I did...obviously with 360 rollos I made 360 of this deliciousness.And made 30 of these...

We grabbed 30 cellophane bags, a lot of ribbon and stuffed 11-12 pretzel rollo candies in each! Then we took them to the basketball game yesterday and passed out to all the team, coaches, and staff! Such an easy but homemade little Christmas gift! So if you are looking for a last minute little gift or a delicious "Christmas Candy" these suckers will not disappoint! 

And there ya go a little recap of our week and some delicious sweets for your Christmas! Now we are about to hop in the car and make the 7 hour drive to...Paris!! I can hardly contain my excitement and can hardly believe I am typing those words out! We are so grateful for this opportunity and plan to enjoy this trip to the fullest. So be ready for lots of pictures in the near future...lots from friends visiting and lots from Christmas in Paris! 

Robert and I wish each of you a very Merry and Blessed Christmas. We are so thankful for our Savior who came down to this earth and shows love and grace that is unfathomable. Merry Christmas friends and family, we love you all!