Oreo Truffle Balls Pink Candy (Printable Version)

Creamy Oreo cream cheese centers dipped in pink candy coating for a sweet, crunchy shell. Perfect bite-sized treats for parties and celebrations.

# 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 It:

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 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Only two ingredients form the truffle base, so theres no hunting for specialty items or weird extracts.
  • The pink candy shell cracks with a satisfying snap that makes every bite feel like unwrapping a present.
  • They look bakery-bought but cost a fraction and take less than an hour start to finish.
  • You can customize the color and toppings to match any holiday, birthday, or random Tuesday craving.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is even slightly cold, it will not blend smoothly with the crumbs, and you'll end up with a lumpy mess that won't roll properly.
  • Skipping the chill time before dipping will result in truffles that fall apart or slide off the fork into the melted candy.
  • Oil-based food coloring is the only type that works with candy melts because water-based dyes will seize the coating into a grainy clump.
03 -
  • Dip your fork in the melted candy before lifting each truffle to prevent sticking and tearing the coating.
  • Work in small batches of five or six truffles at a time so the coating stays warm and smooth throughout dipping.
  • If a truffle cracks while rolling, press the crack closed with your fingertip and re-roll it gently to seal.
  • For an extra glossy finish, add a tiny bit more vegetable shortening to the melted candy, about half a teaspoon at a time.
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