As a culinary expert with a passion for creating delightful treats, I'm excited to share a classic recipe for making Oreo Truffles. These bite-sized delights are a chocolate lover's dream, combining the flavors of everyone's favorite cookie with a rich, creamy texture. Here's a detailed step-by-step guide to making them:

Ingredients:
- 36 Oreo cookies (about one full package)
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz (1 cup) cream cheese, softened
- 16 oz (2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Instructions:

1. Crush the Oreos: Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor or a sturdy plastic bag and process or crush them into fine crumbs. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of crumbs.

2. Mix with Butter: Add the melted butter to the crushed Oreos and mix until well combined.

3. Add Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, combine the Oreo-butter mixture with the softened cream cheese. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.

4. Shape into Balls: Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill the truffles in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.

5. Melt the Chocolate: While the truffles are chilling, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler. Be sure to stir frequently to avoid burning the chocolate.

6. Dip the Truffles: Once the chocolate is melted, remove the truffles from the refrigerator. Using a fork or a chocolate dipping tool, dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated. Gently tap off any excess chocolate and return the truffle to the parchment-lined sheet.
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Decorate (Optional): If desired, you can roll the truffles in toppings like crushed Oreos, chopped nuts, or sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
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Set and Chill: Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or speed up the process by placing the truffles in the refrigerator. Once set, they're ready to serve!

Tips:
- For a more uniform coating, you can also use a squeeze bottle or a piping bag to drizzle the chocolate over the truffles.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can be kept for up to 1 week.
- Allow truffles to come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.

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