Thursday, December 11, 2014

Oreo Balls and Standing Out

A big part of my job right now is going into my accounts and introducing myself.  Sounds easy enough but being that there are 11 gajillion liquor/beer/food/wine reps that go into any account on a given day a lot of buyers don't want to be bothered.  They especially don't want to be bothered by someone they don't even know (aka Me).  I decided that instead of just leaving my business card (to either be thrown away or tossed in a pile with the rest of them) I wanted to do something different.  Enter Oreo Balls (aka the best and easiest treat you'll ever taste or make)!  I made these last year for my office and everyone seriously raved about them.

Oreo Balls Recipe
What you'll need:
























1 family size package of Oreos
1 8oz block of cream cheese
1 package of Candy Melts (pictured below)
Assorted sprinkles

That baking chocolate up there did NOT work like I thought it would so I had to make a 2nd trip to the store to get the candy melts:




















What you do:

1. Place Oreos in blender until they become the same consistency as dirt and pour into a large mixing bowl

2. Mix in 1 package of softened cream cheese; I did this part with my hands because it was much easier than using a spoon

3. Roll into 1 inch balls and place on wax paper
























4. Freeze for 15 minutes

5. Meanwhile melt candy melts according to directions on package

6. When melted dip each ball into the mixture until it's evenly coated (I used 2 forks to swirl mine around)

7. Shake sprinkles onto ball before the candy coating hardens

8. Enjoy!
























After mine were done I threw a few into little bags and tied on my business cards.
























Yall don't judge my awful pics, my kitchen is probably the worst for taking any kind of photo due to all of the shadows!


8 comments:

  1. And that's why your company hired you - bring treats, people will listen!! Oreo balls for the win!!

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  2. love that idea! so clever. who doesn't love food and well, the sweet stuff :) xo

    cheshirekatblog.com

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  3. What a cute idea! I love these oreo balls but have never made them!

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  4. I have made these before and they are SO GOOD. Now they'll all want to do business with you ;)

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  5. Oreo balls sound delicious! I would call someone I received those from, hope they work for you! :)

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  6. I work in sales and no exactly how you feel! When I first started I always brought homemade cookies or some sweet treat with me. Most of the time everyone can squeeze in 5 minutes, especially if you come baring gifts!

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  7. I made Oreo truffles a few years ago and they were AMAZING! I love how you did yours red and green for the holidays! Such a cute idea! If your clients don't like them feel free to send them my way ;)

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  8. um this is a brilliant idea! your buyers will definitely remember you. i know i would, lol.

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You sweet people make my days better! Thanks for the love!