Oreo Truffle Balls Pink Candy (Printable)

Smooth Oreo-cream cheese spheres dipped in vibrant pink candy coating 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 -
  • Two main ingredients create something that tastes like you labored for hours in a fancy kitchen.
  • The satisfying snap of the candy shell against the creamy truffle feels like unwrapping a present every single bite.
  • You can customize the color and decorations to match any occasion without changing a single step.
  • They hold up beautifully in the fridge for days, which means you can make them ahead and actually enjoy your own party.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is even slightly cold, it will leave lumps in the mixture that refuse to smooth out no matter how long you stir.
  • Warm truffles will crack and fall apart the second they hit the melted coating, so don't skip the chilling step even if you're in a hurry.
  • Oil based food coloring is the only kind that works with candy melts, because water based dyes will cause the coating to seize into a grainy mess.
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to portion the truffle mixture so every ball comes out the same size and looks uniform on the tray.
  • If the candy coating starts to thicken while you're dipping, microwave it for 10 seconds to loosen it back up without overheating.
  • Freeze a few truffles before dipping if you want an even thicker candy shell that really cracks when you bite into it.
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