# Ancho-OREO Cookie Balls

Source: https://www.oreo.com/recipe/ancho-oreo-cookie-balls-125178

Servings: 10 · Total time: 1h 20min

Looking for the perfect desert for your Mexican fiesta? Merge your favorite chocolate cookie balls with a little ancho chile pepper powder for a spicy sweet treat!

## Ingredients

- 2 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp. ancho chile pepper powder
- 20 OREO Cookies, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups), divided

## Directions

1. Mix first 3 ingredients in medium bowl until well blended. Reserve 3 Tbsp. cookie crumbs. Add remaining to sour cream mixture; mix well.
2. Shape into 20 balls, using about 1 Tbsp. for each. Roll in reserved crumbs. Place in single layer in waxed paper-lined pan.
3. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

## Nutritional Information

- Calories: 140
- Total fat: 7g
- Saturated fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 125mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 20g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Total sugars: 12g
- Protein: 1g
- Calcium: 2% DV
- Iron: 8% DV

## Tips

- Place in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
- Look for ancho powder in the spice aisle of your Latin market.
- For a spicier and bolder flavor, prepare as directed substituting 1 Tbsp. of your favorite mole paste for the ancho powder.