Does anyone else remember the coffee Oreos? It has been years since they made them, but almost every single time my husband and I see Oreos in the grocery store, we talk about how good those coffee ones were.
Let me tell you...we are talking "eat the entire package" good! (They even inspired this yummy mocha Oreo cheesecake a few years ago.)
There aren't too many things that I would actually eat an entire package of in one sitting (well Reeses, duh), but these particular Oreos were worthy of eating all of them at once.
Is anyone else shocked at how fast this past year has gone? It always seemed to go so slow when I was still in school. But now that I am an adult the years are really flying by. Do you have big plans to ring in the New Year? We are headed to visit family and to celebrate with them. Now because I have become quite the night owl over the past year, midnight is actually early for me. Staying up to see the ball drop in Times Square won't be a problem here, but I know that there are others that might need some help making it past 10 pm.
I have just the sweet snack for anyone needing a caffeine/sugar rush at about 10 o'clock on December 31st.
Because they don't make the coffee Oreos anymore, I decided to come up with my own coffee version. And now that I have developed a love for easy breezy truffles in the form of bark, this snack came together in no time at all.
You really can make this truffle bark in about 15 minutes flat. Using the melting chocolate speeds up the set time, although you could substitute chocolate chips for the layers, if that is what you have on hand. It will just melt a little bit more when you are holding it. Not that melted chocolate on your fingers is a bad thing right?
One bite of these candies and you will be in coffee truffle heaven. Another batch of this good stuff is definitely happening tomorrow night for my family to devour. Bring on the New Year!!!
Recipe
Coffee Oreo Truffle Bark
Golden Oreo truffles mixed with coffee and layered with chocolate for a fun truffle twist.
Ingredients
- 1 package Golden Oreos (15 oz.)
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup miniature chocolate chips
- 2 - 10 ounce bags dark chocolate melting wafers
- ¼ cup chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Mix the hot water and coffee together and set aside.
- Crush the cookies into crumbs. Add the cream cheese and mix thoroughly.
- Pour in the coffee and mix again. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
- Place half of the melting chocolates in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until melted.
- Pour onto a wax paper lined tray. Spread out the chocolate to about a 9x13 size. Let set.
- Press the Oreo truffle mixture evenly over the set chocolate.
- Melt the remaining chocolate and spread over the top of the truffle mixture. Add sprinkles immediately.
- Refrigerate at least an hour before cutting into chunks. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
- Let the chocolate and truffle mixture set completely before cutting.
- As you cut into chunks, the chocolate will come apart. Just press the chocolate back into place on the cookie mixture.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 2-3 piecesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 619Total Fat: 38gSaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 141mgCarbohydrates: 64gFiber: 4gSugar: 54gProtein: 8g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Caren Ross
I remember the coffee oreos! They were so, so good. Why can't they bring them back instead of introducing the nasty flavors like fruit punch or banana split?!
Can't wait to try this recipe!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Just saw Ashton link this up and when you posted it in Dec, I must have been in bark-overload or something and missed it...but it's so nice to see it now! I remember those Oreos...crazy good but this is better!
Laura
One word-MERCY!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Dorothy just linked this and I had to check it out. Curious - when you say 'melting chocolate' do you mean like candy coating? Or what? Not chocolate chips and not baker's chocolate squares - just curious b/c the choc looks like it sets up but doesnt get rock hard which is nice in some recipes.
Jocelyn Brubaker
I used a couple packages of CandiQuik coating...mostly because it was what I had in my cupboard at the time. (I should probably add that to the recipe) It does set up harder than if you use chocolate chips.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
These look amazing. I have a link party called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop and would love to have you share this and any other posts with everyone. It runs from Wednesday through midnight Sunday. Here is the link to the party.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2013/01/week-in-review-and-wednesdays-adorned.html
Debi @ Adorned From Above
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That looks so yummy!
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Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl
These are totally going to blow my New Year's healthy eating plan. 🙂
Tina B
I love coffee and I love Oreos...what could be better! YUM!!!!
Megan
I'm getting very hungry reading your posts. 🙂 All of these look great.
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
These look amazing. I'd never heard of hose Oreos, I bet they were delicious! Not that I would have ever found them though!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
This looks too tempting not to try! Especially that I never had coffee oreos?! Yum! happy New Year, Jocelyn!
Karly
I don't remember those Oreo cookies and now I'm sad! I guess I'll just console myself with these bars.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Oh, that is sad that you never had or even heard of the Coffee Oreos...haha this bark will make it right in the world again 🙂
Vanessa
Holy cow, those would be very dangerous in my house.I've got a massive sweet tooth . I can almost taste them.
Tanya Schroeder
Happy New Year Jocelyn!!! This bark is beautiful! However, it would look better in my hands, ha ha! No seriously, wish I had some. I hope you have a great time ringing in the New Year! I think I will actually be able to stay up! Of course, this bark would be extremely helpful!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
This would be my new crack, thankyouverymuch. Happy New Year to you Jocelyn! I can't believe 2013 is almost here!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, it is kind of like crack. My kids absolutely loved this stuff!!! I think they actually ate more than me...can you believe that? Happy New Year to you...I can't wait to see what happens next!!!
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen
I was getting worried as I read this that I was not going to get a recipe for this amazing looking bark! But silly me. I knew Jocelyn would deliver! Thanks for Linking up at Show Me Your Plaid Monday's!
Jocelyn Brubaker
haha! I would never leave you hanging like that 😉
Rebekah
Wow! Those sound amazing. If I wasn't in the throes of moving this week, I'd totally make some.
Wishing you and your family a very blessed New Year!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Good luck with your move and have a wonderful New Year Rebekah!!!!