Sentencing GuideLIMEs TRUFFLES

First off, thank you Samantha (best sister in the world) for staying up and making these with me. Now on to the post...

It's August 1st. It's my last week working at the US Attorney's Office. It's almost the end of summer. It's not okay.

I tend to keep my posts strictly food-informative, but this summer has been an experience. Guess I’m a little emotional right now, so you get a more personal post this time.

 

 

I can’t believe how quickly this summer has flown by. Of course there are pluses and minuses to a rapidly departed summer experience. As anyone that has even been within five feet of me knows, I LOVE LOS ANGELES. What’s not to love? The city is constantly taking my breath away. But sometimes, I just can’t breathe here, too. There is something to be said about the slow, quite pace of Williamsburg. Surprisingly, sometimes (like now) I find myself missing my life there (maybe it’s just the independence factor – sorry Momma, I love you dearly, but I don’t always need the 11pm phone call when I’m out with friends asking if I’m coming home yet. I’m trying to look cool and you’re killing my vibe!).

Oh Williamsburg. Last year was nothing like my first (NOTHING), and I know this year will be very different than last. I wish I could go back to last year – it was perfect. At the same time, however, I’m (kind of) sure my third and final year in Williamsburg will be perfect in its own right. I expect it to be a year I learn a lot, not just school-wise. Life is scary, and once May hits I won’t be able to avoid it anymore. Grr.

At least I’ll always have baking/cooking to keep me calm. Here’s a recipe that tastes like summer. Delicate little bites of lime, with a sweet coating of smooth chocolate. A beautiful balance of sweet and sour, bite-sized (and no bake!). The perfect summer treat!

 

 

 

What you’ll need:

-          1 package of cream cheese

-          4-5 limes, zested and juiced

-          1 package vanilla crème sandwich cookies – think white oreos (I did half-n-half with    

            lemon sandwich cookies)

-          1 bag of chocolate chips (white or chocolate)

 

How you make it:

Umm…EASIEST THING EVER!

In a food processor, crush all of the cookies until they resemble graham cracker crumbs. Then add in the lime juice, lime zest, and cream cheese. Pulse until the mixture is moist throughout. You can also crush the cookies by hand and then mix all of the ingredients together in a stand mixer. Place the “dough” in the freezer for 30 minutes.

After the dough has stiffened, form balls and place on a cookie sheet. Once you’ve worked through all of the dough, place the balls back in the freezer for 15 minutes. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave (or on a double boiler). For the microwave, use 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until you reach the desired consistency. Then dip the balls, place on a lined cookie sheet, top with some extra lime zest, and place back in the fridge or freezer to harden. Then you’re done!! Enjoyyyyyyy your little summer bites!

 

 

 

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