Oreo Truffle Balls Pink Candy Coating (Printable)

Creamy Oreo cream cheese centers dipped in vibrant pink candy coating for a satisfying snap and rich chocolate flavor.

# 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
05 - Sprinkles or edible pearls, optional for decoration

# Directions:

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 - Refrigerate truffle balls for 30 minutes or freeze 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 Tips:

01 -
  • They look bakery-perfect but come together in under an hour with just two base ingredients.
  • The contrast between the snappy candy shell and the smooth, rich center is wildly satisfying.
  • You can customize the colors and decorations for any occasion without changing the formula.
  • They stay fresh in the fridge for a full week, so you can make them well ahead of time.
02 -
  • Cream cheese must be fully softened or the mixture will be lumpy and nearly impossible to roll smoothly.
  • If the candy coating gets too thick while dipping, reheat it for 10 seconds and stir to bring back the right consistency.
  • Cold truffles are essential for a clean dip, warm ones will crumble and make a mess in the melted candy.
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to portion the truffle mixture so every ball is the same size and cooks evenly.
  • If the candy coating starts to harden in the bowl, pop it back in the microwave for 10 seconds and stir until smooth again.
  • For a two-tone look, drizzle a contrasting candy melt color over the set truffles using a spoon or piping bag.
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