Mint Oreo Balls

1 (17-ounce) package mint Oreos, crushed (see note)
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Directions

Mix crushed Oreos and cream cheese with an electric mixer on high until
thoroughly blended (approximately 2 minutes).
Roll into 1-inch balls, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Using a double-boiler, melt the chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon
shortening over low heat.
Carefully dip balls into chocolate using a toothpick and spoon.
Place on a sheet of wax paper and refrigerate for an hour, or until
chocolate is completely hardened.

Makes 36 balls.

Optional:

Melt 1 cup white chocolate with 1/2 tablespoon shortening using same
method.
Spoon chocolate into a sandwich bag, pushing to the bottom corner.
Snip corner of bag and drizzle over the hardened chocolate balls.

Note: We used Cool Mint Crème Double Stuf Oreos.