Oreo Truffle Balls with Pink Coating (Printable Version)

Creamy Oreo-cream cheese centers dipped in pink candy coating for a sweet, crunchy finish.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Truffle Base

01 - 36 Oreo cookies with filling (14.3 oz)
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature

→ Coating & Decoration

03 - 12 oz pink candy melts or white candy melts tinted with pink oil-based coloring
04 - 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening, optional for smoother coating
05 - Sprinkles or edible pearls for decoration, optional

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Place Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, crush the cookies in a sealed zip-top bag using a rolling pin.
02 - Transfer crumbs to a mixing bowl. Add softened cream cheese and stir with a spatula until completely combined and uniform in color.
03 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into firm balls between your palms. Place each truffle onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture.
04 - Chill truffle balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or freezer for 15 minutes, until firm enough for dipping.
05 - Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals at medium power, stirring between each session until smooth. Stir in vegetable shortening if desired for a shinier, smoother coating.
06 - Using a dipping fork or regular fork, dip each chilled truffle ball into the melted candy coating. Tap gently to remove excess coating, then return to the parchment-lined tray.
07 - While the coating is still wet, decorate with sprinkles or edible pearls as desired.
08 - Let the coated truffles set at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes until the coating is hardened.
09 - Serve chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The contrast between the snap of candy coating and the melt-in-your-mouth center creates this addictive textural experience that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
  • These truffles can be made days ahead of any gathering, actually improving with a day or two in the fridge as the flavors meld.
02 -
  • If your truffle mixture feels too soft to roll, pop it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes first—I learned this after my first batch left me with sticky hands and misshapen balls.
  • Keeping a small bowl of ice water nearby to dip your fingertips between rolling each truffle prevents the mixture from sticking to your hands and gives you perfectly smooth spheres.
03 -
  • For extra indulgence, try using flavored cream cheese like strawberry or brown sugar cinnamon which adds another dimension of flavor that pairs beautifully with the chocolate cookies.
  • Insert a lollipop stick into each truffle before the final chill to create gorgeous truffle pops that make beautiful edible centerpieces or party favors.
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