Whenever I see soccer on television it reminds me of being in mi país, Mexico. I spent so many afternoons sitting with my parents and my aunts and uncles as they cheered for their favorite teams. There were always cookies and delicious things to eat. So, for me, watching soccer reminds me of the love of my family. Now that I'm a mom, I definitely want to pass that love on to my own children.
Another thing that reminds me of home is the many hours I used to spend with my mom and her sisters in the kitchen getting ready for the games. The preparation was almost as much fun as the parties! I would always grab bits of the sweetest ingredients and eat them before they made it in to the bowl.
I am always on the lookout for fun snacks to make with my own children for our soccer parties. That's why I fell completely in love when I found these Oreo Cookie Soccer Balls! Delicious, easy-to-make and adorably themed, what is not to love?
The only downside? Keeping the kids from eating the yummy ingredients before you're finished making them just like I used to! My advice? Buy extra of everything!
__Here's the recipe:
__Prep Time: 30 min.
Total Time: 1 hour 40 min.
Makes: 48 servings, 1 cookie ball each
What You Need:
1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
36 OREO Cookies, finely crushed
3 pkg. (4 oz. each) white baking chocolate, melted
1 pkg. (4 oz.) semi-sweet baking chocolate
Make It
Mix cream cheese and cookie crumbs until blended.
Shape into 48 (1-inch) balls; flatten slightly. Freeze 10 min.
Dip balls in melted white chocolate; place in single layer in shallow waxed paper-lined pan. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
Melt semi-sweet as directed on package; cool slightly. Spoon into resealable plastic bag. Cut small piece off 1 bottom corner of bag; use to pipe chocolate onto balls to resemble soccer balls. Refrigerate 10 min. or until firm.
Keep refrigerated.
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Nutrition Information Per Serving: 110 calories, 6g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 5mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 9g sugars, 1g protein
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