Ingredients

  • 1 lb cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (such as oreos)
  • 12 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 11 12 ounces dark chocolate chips
  • 12 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped dried dates
  • 30 candied cherries, cut in half

Method

  • Line baking sheet or large flat platter with parchment or waxed paper.
  • Place chocolate cookies in zip closed plastic bag and use rolling pin to crush them into small crumbs (or chopper).
  • Set aside.
  • In large microwave-bowl combine butter, corn syrup and chocolate chips.
  • Microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stopping every 20 to 30 seconds to stir, until melted and smooth.
  • Stir in cranberries and dates, then mix in crushed cookies.
  • Use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out 1 tablespoon balls of the mixture.
  • Set them directly onto prepared baking sheet or into mini foil baking cups.
  • Top each ball with half of candied cherry.
  • Cover and store in refrigerator.