Ancho-OREO Cookie Balls

Name: Ancho-OREO Cookie Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted; ¼ cup sour cream; 1 tsp. ancho chile pepper powder; 20 OREO Cookies, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups), divided

Looking for the perfect desert for your Mexican fiesta? Merge your favorite chocolate cookie balls with a little ancho chile pepper powder for a spicy sweet treat!

Prep time:

0 min

Total time:

0 h 0 min

Servings:

Makes 10 servings.

Ingredient list

2 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted
¼ cup sour cream
1 tsp. ancho chile pepper powder
20 OREO Cookies, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups), divided

Directions

Mix first 3 ingredients in medium bowl until well blended. Reserve 3 Tbsp. cookie crumbs. Add remaining to sour cream mixture; mix well.

Shape into 20 balls, using about 1 Tbsp. for each. Roll in reserved crumbs. Place in single layer in waxed paper-lined pan.

Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

Recipe Tips

How to Store
Place in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
Where to Find Ancho Powder
Look for ancho powder in the spice aisle of your Latin market.
Mole-OREO Cookie Balls
For a spicier and bolder flavor, prepare as directed substituting 1 Tbsp. of your favorite mole paste for the ancho powder.