Oreo Truffle Balls Pink Coating (Printable Version)

Creamy Oreo-cream cheese centers dipped in pink candy coating for a satisfying crunch

# What You'll Need:

→ Truffle Base

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

→ Coating and 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, optional for decoration

# How to Prepare:

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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes less than an hour from start to finish, and half of that is just waiting for things to chill.
  • The creamy Oreo center paired with that crisp candy shell feels bakery fancy but costs a fraction of the price.
  • You can customize the colors and decorations to match any occasion, from baby showers to game day spreads.
  • There's no baking involved, so even in the middle of summer you won't heat up the whole house.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is too cold, the mixture will be lumpy and hard to roll, so give it time to soften or zap it in the microwave for just 10 seconds.
  • Overheating the candy melts will make them seize up and turn grainy, so stick to short microwave intervals and stir often to keep things smooth.
  • Wet hands make rolling the truffle balls nearly impossible, so keep a towel nearby and wipe your palms between every few rolls.
03 -
  • If the candy coating starts to thicken as you work, microwave it for 10 seconds and stir to bring it back to dipping consistency.
  • Use a toothpick to fix any bare spots or drips on the coated truffles before the candy hardens, and no one will ever notice the touch up.
  • Chill your finished truffles one more time before packing them up for transport so the coating stays firm and doesn't smudge in the container.
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