These little ghosts didn't quite turn out like the picture in the magazine, but they tasted good. They even looked spooky when poorly done, so I may try them again next year. They can't look any worse than they did this year, right?
hosts of ghosts
(from Taste of Homes Halloween magazine 2008)
10 oreos
3 oz. softened cream cheese
6 oz. white candy coating, chopped (I used candy melts, so that may be part of my problem)
1 tsp. shortening
1. In food processor, cover and process cookies until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Cut cream cheese in to three pieces; add to food processor. Cover and process until mixture forms a soft dough.
2. Using 2 tsp. of dough for each, form 26 ghost shapes. Place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. (This is where my problems began: my ghosts didn't hold their shape very well at all. They look pretty squatty, huh?)
3. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Slowly spoon over each ghost shape to cover.
4. Use a toothpick to create eyes. (My favorite one also had a mouth and they were fun to experiment with.) Store in the refrigerator.
that recipe sounds very similar to "oreo truffles" - my favorite! The are just ball of that oreo mixture dipped in a dark chocolate.
ReplyDeleteMaybe ghosts just needed to set in the fridge for a while before you covered them in chocolate. I do that with my truffles.
I can't wait to try this!