Oreo Truffle Balls with Pink Candy (Printable Version)

Creamy Oreo spheres with pink candy coating for satisfying snap and rich chocolate center.

# What 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
05 - Sprinkles or edible pearls for decoration, optional

# How to Make It:

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.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between the crisp candy shell and the soft Oreo filling is genuinely addictive.
  • No baking means you can make these on a whim, even in summer heat.
  • They look professional enough to give as gifts but require almost no skill.
  • You can customize the colors and decorations to match any occasion or mood.
02 -
  • If the cream cheese is too cold, it will clump instead of blending smoothly with the crumbs.
  • Dipping warm truffles will cause the coating to slide off and the centers to soften and lose their shape.
  • Tapping the fork too hard after dipping can knock the truffle off, so use gentle, patient taps.
03 -
  • Keep a damp towel nearby to wipe your hands between rolling each truffle so they stay smooth and clean.
  • Use a toothpick to fix any bare spots in the coating after dipping, then smooth it over with your finger.
  • Chill the truffles again after coating if you want an extra-firm shell that snaps loudly when bitten.
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