Description
These Oreo Truffle Balls are a delightful treat made with crushed Oreos and cream cheese, covered in vibrant pink candy coating for a sweet crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 Oreo cookies (one 14.3-ounce package)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 12 ounces pink candy melts (or white candy melts tinted with pink oil-based coloring)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening (optional)
- Sprinkles or edible pearls (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the crumbs: Place the Oreo cookies into a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form.
- Mix with cream cheese: In a mixing bowl, combine the cookie crumbs with the softened cream cheese using a spatula until smooth.
- Shape the truffles: Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture, roll it into a ball, and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the balls: Refrigerate for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes.
- Melt the candy coating: Heat the pink candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth; mix in vegetable shortening if desired.
- Dip the truffles: Use a fork to dip each chilled truffle into the candy coating, tapping off excess before placing it back on parchment.
- Add decorations: Sprinkle edible pearls or festive sprinkles on top while the coating is still wet.
- Let set: Allow the candy coating to harden at room temperature or refrigerate for about 10–15 minutes.
- Serve and store: Arrange on a platter for serving and store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
You can prepare these truffles a day in advance. Store them properly to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg