Oreo™ Cookie Bark Recipe
"This is really more of a candy than a cookie, but it is always a hit on my cookie trays!!" Original recipe yield: 3 -1/2 pounds.
INGREDIENTS:
1 (20 ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies with creme filling
2 (18.5 ounce) packages white chocolate
DIRECTIONS:
Line a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan with waxed paper. Coat paper with non-stick vegetable spray and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, break half of the cookies into coarse pieces with fingers or the back of a wooden spoon.
In a microwave safe glass or ceramic mixing bowl, melt one package of the white chocolate according to package directions. Remove from microwave and quickly fold in broken cookie pieces. Pour mixture into prepared pan and spread to cover half the pan.
Repeat process with remaining chocolate and cookies, spreading mixture into the other half of pan. Refrigerate until solid, about 1 hour.
Remove bark from the pan and carefully peel off waxed paper. Place bark on a large cutting board and cut with a large chef's knife. Store in airtight container.
Peanut Clusters
"These chocolate peanut clusters are very easy to make." Original recipe yield: 3 dozen.
INGREDIENTS:
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (12 ounce) package peanut butter chips
12 ounces raw Spanish peanuts
DIRECTIONS:
Combine chocolate chips and peanut butter chips in top of double boiler. Stir frequently over low to medium heat until melted; add peanuts and stir.
Drop by teaspoon full on wax paper. Allow to cool.
Peanut Clusters II
"Insanely rich but so crunchy and good. Any chocolate lover will enjoy these!" Original recipe yield: 3 to 4 dozen.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup roasted peanuts
2 cups crispy rice cereal
DIRECTIONS:
In a medium heat-proof bowl, melt together the chocolate chips and condensed milk in the microwave. If you do not have a microwave, use a metal bowl over the top of a pan of simmering water. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Stir in the peanuts and rice cereal until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Chill 2 hours to set.
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