Oreo Truffle Balls Pink Coating (Printable)

Creamy Oreo and cream cheese spheres coated in a vibrant pink candy shell. A sweet, satisfying treat with a rich chocolate core.

# Components:

→ Truffle Base

01 - 36 Oreo cookies (14.3 oz), with filling
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 tsp vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother coating)
05 - Sprinkles or edible pearls (optional, for decoration)

# Method:

01 - Process Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, seal cookies in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.
02 - Combine cookie crumbs with softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Mix with spatula until completely uniform in color and texture.
03 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll between palms into firm balls. Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheet.
04 - Refrigerate for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes until firm enough for dipping without losing shape.
05 - Microwave candy melts in 30-second intervals at medium power, stirring between each session until smooth. Add vegetable shortening for glossier texture if desired.
06 - Submerge each chilled ball in melted coating using a dipping fork. Tap gently against bowl edge to remove excess coating, then return to parchment-lined tray.
07 - Immediately apply sprinkles or edible pearls while coating remains wet for proper adhesion.
08 - Allow coating to harden at room temperature or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes. Serve chilled. Store in airtight container refrigerated up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like you spent hours making them but come together in under an hour
  • The snap of pink candy coating against creamy chocolate filling is pure happiness
02 -
  • Don't skip the chilling step or your truffles will dissolve in the warm coating
  • Water is the enemy of melted candy melts, so keep everything completely dry
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform balls that look professional and cook evenly
  • Let the excess coating drip for about 10 seconds before placing back on parchment
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