Oreo Truffle Balls Pink Candy (Printable version)

Creamy Oreo spheres with 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 & 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 Make:

01 - Place Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, crush 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 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 form the truffle base, so you can whip up a batch on impulse without a grocery run.
  • The candy coating hardens into a satisfying shell that snaps cleanly, giving you that homemade candy shop experience.
  • You can tint the coating any color you want, making these perfect for birthdays, showers, or holidays without changing a single other thing.
  • They hold up beautifully in the fridge for a full week, so you can make them ahead and pull them out whenever company arrives.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is too cold, the mixture will stay grainy and refuse to come together smoothly no matter how long you stir.
  • Dipping warm truffles causes the coating to slide right off and pool at the bottom, so always chill them thoroughly before you start.
  • Water or steam will seize candy melts into a grainy mess, so make sure every bowl and utensil is completely dry.
  • Candy melts can scorch in seconds on high power, so always use medium or lower settings and stir often.
03 -
  • Use a toothpick to dip the truffles if you don't have a dipping fork, then smooth over the hole with a little extra melted candy.
  • If your candy melts get too thick while dipping, reheat them for 10 seconds and stir in another quarter teaspoon of shortening.
  • Chill your finished truffles for at least an hour before serving so the coating and filling firm up to the perfect texture.
  • For a flavor twist, use mint Oreos, peanut butter Oreos, or golden Oreos and adjust your coating color to match.
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