Tausi Insider

I bought my first food processor while I was still in college, working towards a chemistry degree that would get far less use than the appliance. One of the first things I made was a batch of Easy Oreo truffles , which impressed all of my lab mates and required a mere three ingredients—cookies, cream cheese, and some sort of melting chocolate. You can, of course, branch out from Oreos, though Oreos are never a bad choice. In addition to the wide range of flavors offered by Oreo this time of year, I recommend exploring every thin and crispy wafer you can get your hands on, especially those from the ginger snap family (I like Ana’s Swedish Thins). A Danish butter cookie truffle would also be fun and festive, and I wouldn’t be mad about a shortbread or cookie butter truffle either (use Biscoff cookies). When choosing a cookie, be sure to grab one with a hard, snappy and crumbly texture. This kind of cookie will give you finer crumbs and bond with the cream cheese well, creating a cohe...