Yummy Chocolate Chip Truffles

Courtesy Bakerella

Saw this recipe on People.com and thought it was worth posting here.  So many adaptations you could make.
 
Chocolate Chip Cookie Truffles
Makes 15 truffles

• 2 cups crumbled chocolate chip cookies (10-12 cookies)
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 12 ounces chocolate candy wafers
• chocolate chips, optional

Directions:
1. Combine cookie crumbs and softened cream cheese in a large bowl. Use the back of a metal spoon to help incorporate the crumbs and cream cheese.
2. Roll mixture into 1¼ inch balls and chill in the refrigerator until firm.
3. Melt chocolate candy coating int the microwave on low for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between until melted and smooth.
4. Place each cookie ball in melted candy coating cover completely. Lift the ball out of the with a spoon and gently tap off the excess coating. Let cookie truffle slide off the spoon onto a wax paper covered baking sheet.
5. Immediately top with a few cookie crumbs and chocolate morsels if desired. Keep refrigerated.

Healthy Avocado Dressing with Arugula Salad

Here is a fabulous recipe for your salads.  Toss the ranch dressing and add this in.  Avocados are a healthy oil and chuck full of vitamins and nutrients.

Ingredients:

• 1 large avocado, 
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt, 
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce, 
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 
• 2 garlic cloves, 
• 3/4 teaspoon salt. 

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 Arugula Salad with Avocado Dressing

• 3 cups of arugula
• 1 cup of romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 3/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Avocado dressing

Place all in a large salad bowl and drizzle on the dressing. Do not overpower the salad.  You only need a bit to flavor this wonderful salad.