Oreo Truffle Balls with Pink Candy Coating (Printable)

Creamy Oreo spheres with crisp pink candy coating

# What You’ll Use:

→ 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:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • Only two ingredients make the truffle base, so theres almost nothing to measure or mess up.
  • The candy coating snaps like fine chocolate but is far more forgiving to work with than tempering real chocolate.
  • You can tint the coating any color you want, making these perfect for themed parties, holidays, or just matching your mood.
  • They taste like a gourmet treat but come together faster than most cookie recipes.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is too cold, the mixture will be crumbly and will not roll into smooth balls, so be patient and let it warm up.
  • Do not overheat the candy melts or they will seize and turn grainy, ruined beyond rescue.
  • Chill the truffle balls long enough or they will slide off the fork and make a mess in the melted coating.
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to portion the truffle mixture so every ball is the same size and looks uniform on the tray.
  • If the candy coating starts to thicken while you are dipping, pop it back in the microwave for 10 seconds and stir until it loosens up again.
  • For a flavor twist, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of espresso powder to the truffle base before rolling.
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