Oreo Truffle Balls with Pink Candy Coating (Printable)

Smooth Oreo cream cheese spheres coated in vibrant pink candy for a satisfying snap and rich chocolate center.

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

# How-To Steps:

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 -
  • Only two ingredients for the truffle base means you can throw these together without a grocery run.
  • The pink candy shell hardens into a satisfying snap that feels fancy but is shockingly simple.
  • They hold up beautifully in the fridge for days, so you can prep ahead and look effortlessly organized.
  • Kids can roll the balls while you handle the dipping, making it a surprisingly fun mess-free project.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is too cold, the mixture will be stiff and lumpy, so always let it warm up on the counter first.
  • Dipping warm truffles into melted candy causes them to crumble and fall apart, so never skip the chilling step.
  • Candy melts can seize if overheated, so use medium power and stir often to keep them smooth and glossy.
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to keep all your truffles the same size, so they look uniform and dip evenly.
  • If the candy coating gets too thick while you're working, reheat it for 10 seconds and stir to bring it back to dipping consistency.
  • Chill your finished truffles on a cool baking sheet, not a warm one, or the bottoms will soften and lose their shape.
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