Oreo Truffle Balls Pink Candy (Printable)

Creamy chocolate Oreo centers with a satisfying pink candy shell that delivers crunch and sweetness in every bite.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Place Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, place cookies in a sealed zip-top bag and crush using a rolling pin.
02 - Transfer crumbs to a mixing bowl. Add softened cream cheese and stir with a spatula until completely combined with uniform color throughout.
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 interval until smooth. Stir in vegetable shortening if desired for 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 parchment-lined tray.
07 - While coating is still wet, decorate with sprinkles or edible pearls as desired.
08 - Allow coated truffles to set at room temperature, or chill in refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes until coating is completely hardened.
09 - Serve chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Only two ingredients for the truffle base means you can make these on a whim without a grocery run.
  • The candy coating hardens into a glossy shell that feels fancy but requires zero tempering or candy thermometer fussing.
  • They stay fresh in the fridge for a full week, so you can prep ahead and pull them out whenever guests arrive.
02 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable, cold cream cheese creates lumps and makes rolling the truffles nearly impossible.
  • If your candy coating seizes or gets grainy, it likely came into contact with water, always use completely dry bowls and utensils.
  • Chilling the truffle balls before dipping is the secret to a clean coating, warm truffles will crumble and turn your candy melt into a murky 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 platter.
  • If the candy coating starts to thicken while you're dipping, reheat it in the microwave for 10 seconds and stir, it'll loosen right back up.
  • Let the truffles come to room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving if you want a softer, creamier bite.
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