Oreo Truffle Balls Pink Candy (View Print Version)

Indulge in creamy Oreo & cream cheese spheres, coated in vibrant pink candy. A delightful bite with a satisfying snap.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 until uniformly fine.
02 - Transfer crumbs to a mixing bowl. Add softened cream cheese and mix with a spatula until completely combined and the mixture holds together uniformly in color.
03 - Scoop tablespoon portions of mixture and roll firmly between palms to form smooth balls. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all mixture is used.
04 - Refrigerate truffle balls for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes until firm to the touch and ready for dipping.
05 - Melt candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals at medium power. Stir thoroughly between each interval until smooth and glossy. Stir in vegetable shortening if using for enhanced consistency.
06 - Using a dipping fork or regular fork, submerge each chilled ball into melted candy coating. Gently tap fork against bowl edge to remove excess coating, then transfer back to parchment-lined tray.
07 - Immediately apply sprinkles or edible pearls while coating remains wet. Allow decorations to adhere before coating sets.
08 - Let truffles set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until coating hardens completely. Serve chilled. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under an hour but look like you spent all day on them
  • The contrast between the crunchy candy shell and creamy center is absolutely irresistible
02 -
  • Any moisture on your truffles before dipping will cause the candy coating to seize and streak, so make sure your hands are completely dry when rolling
  • The coating sets incredibly fast once the truffles hit the parchment—work in small batches of five or six at a time for the smoothest results
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop instead of a spoon for perfectly uniform truffles that look storebought
  • Place your dipped truffles near a fan or open window—the gentle airflow helps the coating set faster and smoother than in humid kitchens
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