Samoa Truffles

(www.thefarmgirlrecipes.blogspot.com)

1 box Samoa cookies

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/3 c. coconut

Dark chocolate candy melts

Nonpareils

Thin Mint Truffles

1 box Thin Mints

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

Dark chocolate candy melts

Nonpareils

1.  Crush the Samoas or Thin Mints very finely.  A food processor makes this very easy and wonderful (if you don't have one a Ziploc bag and a rolling pin will work fairly well).

2.  Add crushed cookies to a medium sized bowl with the cream cheese and coconut (only for the Samoas).  Mix well, using your hand, making sure the cream cheese is not showing. Roll into 1 inch balls and place on a wax paper lined baking sheet.  Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.  

3.  Melt candy melts and using a fork or toothpick (totally up to you) dip truffles completely in the chocolate, letting the excess drip off before placing back on the wax paper.  Sprinkle with nonpareils and refrigerate until firm.  Enjoy!

Source:  Confessions of a Cookbook Queen