The Mandatory Mooch: Oreos

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Oreo Balls

These have been a favorite in my house for years, I just haven't put them on the blog. Now, they are! I will no longer have to scour my recipe stash. They are a perfect holiday treat! And my teen daughter loves to make them for all of us to enjoy.

Ingredients:

36 Oreo cookies

1 (8 oz.) block of cream cheese, softened

1 (24 oz.) pkg of almond bark (chocolate or vanilla)

sprinkles

parchment paper

Directions:

1. Crush cookies to find crumbs in food processor.

2. Place in medium bowl. Add softened cream cheese and mix until well blended.

3. Roll into balls, about 1 1/2 inches in size. Place on parchment covered baking sheet and put in freezer for 30 minutes.

4. Melt almond bark in a glass bowl as directed on the package.

5. Dip balls into almond bark. Place back on parchment covered baking sheet.

6. Top with sprinkles.

7. Let cool completely. Store in a container in refrigerator.

Thanks ~ Nichi

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Pumpkin Pie Dipped Oreos

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #PumpkinWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of #PumpkinWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

This week I have teamed up with 33 other bloggers to participate in #PumpkinWeek. We are showcasing recipes throughout the week and participating in a fantastic GIVEAWAY from our terrific sponsors. Enter at the bottom of this post, or go to THIS LINK to read all about the giveaway!

My next contribution are these Pumpkin Pie Dipped Oreos. You will love the combination of cookie crunch, chocolate coating, and pumpkin taste. It is fall all wrapped up in a bite. For added fun, I topped them with sprinkles from Sweets & Treats. #SweetsSquad

PUMPKIN PIE DIPPED OREOS

Ingredients:
1 package vanilla almond bark (or any other chocolate that you prefer)
1 c. canned pumpkin puree
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 pkg. Golden Oreo cookies
sprinkles (I used Fall Harvest from Sweets & Treats)

Directions:

Melt bark or chocolate in microwave in 30 second increments until stirred smooth.
Add pumpkin and spice. Mix thoroughly.
Dip Oreos until covered.
Top with sprinkles.
Lay on waxed or parchment paper. Let dry completely, or put in refrigerator.
Store in the refrigerator.

Enjoy these #PumpkinWeek recipes from our bloggers:

Pumpkin Drinks:
Dairy Free Iced Coconut Pumpkin Spice Latte from Frugal & Fit
Easy Pumpkin Frappuccino from The Bitter Side of Sweet
Pumpkin Bubble Milk Tea from Daily Dish Recipes
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake from Seduction In The Kitchen
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie from Sweet Beginnings
Pumpkin Spice Red Sangria from Love & Confections
The Best (and Easiest) Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte from The Baking Fairy

Pumpkin Breakfasts & Baked Goods:
Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes from Blogghetti
Overnight Pumpkin French Toast with Pecan Praline Topping from Food Above Gold
Pumpkin Granola from It Bakes Me Happy
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll from Seduction In The Kitchen
Pumpkin Waffles from 4 Sons R Us
Pumpkin Waffles with Orange Cream Cheese from My Sweet Zepol
Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

Savory Pumpkin Recipes:
Pumpkin and Cheddar Pierogies from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
Pumpkin and Sausage Tacos from Our Good Life
Pumpkin Broccoli Cheddar Soup from The Crumby Kitchen
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese from For the Love of Food
Pumpkin Parmesan Risotto with Bacon from Cheese Curd In Paradise

Pumpkin Desserts:
Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie from Palatable Pastime
Mini Pumpkin Pie Hand Pies from The Beard and The Baker
Pumpkin Butter Cupcakes from The Spiffy Cookie
Pumpkin Cookies and Cream Ice Cream from Karen's Kitchen Stories
Pumpkin Creme Brûlée from Jen Around the World
Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake from The Redhead Baker
Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake from Family Around the Table
Pumpkin Pie Bars from Everyday Eileen
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Brownies from Big Bear's Wife
Pumpkin Pie Dipped Oreos from The Mandatory Mooch
Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles from Creative Southern Home
Spiced Pumpkin Pecan Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze from Shockingly Delicious

Fall is in the air, and we are celebrating our love of pumpkin with #PumpkinWeek hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures. All week-long 34 bloggers will be sharing 140+ fantastic recipes for all your Autumn celebrations, including breakfasts, baked goods, savory pumpkin recipes, desserts, and drinks. Thank you sponsors for providing the prize packages. Don't forget to enter the giveaway below!

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PRIZE#2 SWEETS & TREATS

Sweets & Treats is giving one winner the Year of Sprinkles that contains holiday mixes, classic sprinkles, and some of their most popular sprinkles.

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PRIZE#4 CABOT CREAMERY CO-OPERATIVE

Cabot is giving one winner a gift box of assorted Cabot cheeses.

The farm families that own Cabot Creamery Co-operative love what they do. And they’ve been doing it for a long time—every single day since 1919. Almost 100 years later, we’re proud of our thriving farms, strong communities, and happy, healthy cows that produce the rich, buttery milk that we use to make Cabot’s award-winning cheese and dairy products. We like to think those awards mean we’re doing something right. Of course, you’re a big part of this too. If you love eating our cheese as much as we love making it, then we’ll get to keep doing what we do for generations to come.

Thank you to #PumpkinWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Sweets & Treats, Torani, and Cabot Creamery Co-operative for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #PumpkinWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #PumpkinWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Four (4) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. Winners have 48 hours to respond once chosen, or they forfeit the prize and alternate winner(s) will be chosen. The #PumpkinWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #PumpkinWeek posts or entry.

Thanks ~ Nichi

I like linking my posts to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!!

Christmas Cookie Bark

This post is sponsored in conjunction with ChristmasSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

This year I have teamed up with 43 other bloggers to participate in #ChristmasSweetsWeek. We are showcasing recipes throughout the week and participating in GIVEAWAYS sponsored by these great companies (Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, Lorann Oils & Flavors, Torani, Joyjolt, and Sweets & Treats Boutique). Enter at the bottom of this post, or go to THIS LINK to read all about the giveaway!

My next contribution is this Christmas Cookie Bark. It is a simple and tasty treat to share with family, friends, and neighbors!

Ingredients:

24 oz. package of almond bark

10 Oreos, crushed into pieces

1 c. M&Ms

sprinkles (I used the Sleigh Ride sprinkles from Sweets & Treats Boutique)
parchment paper

Directions:

Break or cut almond bark into pieces. Microwave in a glass bowl to melt in 30 second increments until smooth to stir.
Add Oreos and M&Ms. Stir until mixed.
Pour onto parchment paper. Spread out evenly. Add sprinkles over the top.
Cool completely. Break into pieces.
Store in covered container on counter or in refrigerator.

Here are the rest of today's #ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. Go visit, pin, share, and enjoy!

#ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes:

Beverages:

Boozy Salted Caramel Apple Cider from The Beard and The Baker
Christmas Punch from Juggling Act Mama
Frozen Caramel Hot Chocolate from Eat Move Make
Crockpot Red Velvet Hot Chocolate from April Golightly
Gingerbread Spice Caramel Latte from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
Gingersnap Eggnog Shooter from Seduction In The Kitchen
Glogg from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
Hot Buttered Rum from Moore or Less Cooking
Peppermint Hot Chocolate from Mildly Meandering
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate from The Bitter Side of Sweet
Salted Caramel Hot Apple Cider from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Sugar Cookie Cocktail from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Vanilla & Spice Hot Mulled Wine from The Baking Fairy

Candies:

Almond Roca from Everyday Eileen
Christmas Cookie Bark from The Mandatory Mooch
Creamy Cheese Fudge from Take Two Tapas
Grinch Fudge from An Affair from the Heart
Milk Chocolate Toffee Fudge from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Reindeer Food Snack Mix from Big Bear's Wife

Desserts:

Chocolate Mint Cookies from Platter Talk
Dark Chocolate Dipped Almond Shortbread Cookies from With Two Spoons
Gingerbread Bars with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting from Sweet Beginnings
Gingerbread Cupcakes from The Redhead Baker
Holiday Pavlova from My Suburban Kitchen
Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Joulutorttu (Finnish Christmas Tarts) from Tara's Multicultural Table
Merry and Bright Marshmallow Filled Christmas Cupcakes from Lady Behind the Curtain
Minty Grinch Dip from Who Needs A Cape?
Oatmeal Maple Cream Pies from Blogghetti
Pecan Pie Cheesecake from The Crumby Kitchen
Peppermint Stick Cookies from Karen's Kitchen Stories
Red Velvet Cookies from Live Love Texas
Red Velvet Truffle Sugar Cookie Cups from The Spiffy Cookie
Santa Belt Cupcakes from 4 Sons 'R' Us
White Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies from Cheese Curd in Paradise

Thank you ChristmasSweetsWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, Lorann Oils & Flavors, Torani, Joyjolt, and Sweets & Treats Boutique for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The ChristmasSweetsWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Six (6) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The ChristmasSweetsWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the ChristmasSweetsWeek posts or entry.

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Thanks ~ Nichi

I like linking my posts to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!!

Molded Chocolate Covered Snowflake Oreos

This year I participated in the The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. It is an exchange of cookies all for a great cause...to raise money for kids with cancer. I entered my name and got 3 bloggers to send a dozen cookies to. In exchange, I got a dozen cookies from 3 other bloggers. What a great way to meet new people and enjoy new tasty treats. My contribution were these fun Molded Chocolate Covered Snowflake Oreos. These fun goodies are a special treat for any of your neighbors or family. They look professional and taste amazing.

Ingredients:
1 package vanilla almond bark
1 package Oreos
blue candy coloring (make sure it is candy safe, regular food coloring will harden the chocolate)
paintbrush
candy mold (I found mine at a local candy supply shop. Can also be found online.)

Directions:

Melt 2 blocks of almond bark in microwave safe bowl for 1 minute, stir and repeat in 30 second increments until melted. Melt remaining almond bark in same manner in a larger bowl.
Add candy coloring to larger bowl of bark. Color to your liking.
Paint the white into the snowflake portion of the mold. Let harden.
Spoon one teaspoon of blue into the mold, add Oreo, press it down lightly, cover Oreo with another teaspoon of the blue bark or until covered. Tap mold onto counter to get rid of bubbles.
Let harden completely. I put mine in the freezer to speed up the process.
Pop the Oreos out of the mold and enjoy!

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Dipped Oreo Reindeer Cookies

These little cookies are my newest creation for our Christmas gatherings. They are almost too cute to eat. Made with love, they will be a new family tradition year after year. Enjoy!!

Ingredients:
1 package chocolate almond bark (or any other chocolate that you prefer)
Oreo cookies
candy eyes (I used Wilton's candy eyes)
small pretzels
red M&M's

Directions:

Melt bark or chocolate in microwave in 30 second increments until stirred smooth.

Dip Oreos until covered. Lay on waxed or parchment paper.

Add pretzels for antlers, candy eyes, and M&M for nose. Let dry completely.

Source: Mandatory Mooch original

Thanks ~ Nichi

I like linking my posts to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!!

Blooming Oreo Dessert

My dear grandma passed away 2 years ago. Not a day goes by that I don't think about her. This was one of her recipes that she always made for family gatherings. She was an amazing cook and wonderful person. I only hope to be half the person that she was. I have included her 9x13"pan version and my fun potted version for you to enjoy.

9x13" pan version:

1 pkg Oreo cookies, crushed

1/2 c. butter, melted

1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding

2 c. milk

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 c. powdered sugar

1 carton Cool Whip

Mix Oreos and butter. Press all but 1/2 cup into bottom of 9x13” pan with fork to form crust. Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and ½ of Cool Whip, pour into pan over Oreo crust. Combine pudding and milk, pour over cheese mixture. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Cover with remaining Cool Whip. Sprinkle with remaining crushed Oreos. Refrigerate until served.

9 flower pots version:

Mix ingredients as noted above in pan version, leaving out the butter. Layer into plastic pots evenly in this order - Oreos, cream cheese mixture, Cool Whip, pudding, more Cool Whip, Oreos. Top with fake flowers for decoration.

** found the plastic flower pots years ago at Walmart

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Favorite No Bake Treats of 2012

It has been a great year full of fun recipes, projects, and making new blogging friends. I thought I would share my favorite no bake treats from 2012. They are all easy to make and will be the hit at your parties, gatherings, or just for fun. Thanks to all of you for a great year. I'm really looking forward to 2013!!