Oreo Truffle Balls Pink Candy Coating (Printable)

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

# 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
05 - Sprinkles or edible pearls for decoration, optional

# 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 - Chill truffle balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or freezer 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Only two ingredients form the truffle base, yet the result tastes like you fussed for hours.
  • The candy shell hardens into a satisfying snap that contrasts beautifully with the creamy center.
  • You can tint the coating any color to match holidays, birthdays, or baby showers without changing the recipe.
  • They hold up well in the fridge for days, which means you can make them ahead and actually enjoy your own party.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is too cold, the mixture will crumble instead of binding, so always let it soften fully before mixing.
  • Do not skip chilling the shaped truffles, or they will dissolve into the warm candy coating and turn into a sticky disaster.
  • Use oil-based food coloring if you tint white candy melts yourself, because water-based dyes will cause the coating to seize and clump.
03 -
  • Chill your shaped truffles in the freezer for 10 minutes instead of 30 in the fridge if you are short on time, but watch closely so they do not freeze solid.
  • Use a toothpick to hold each truffle while dipping if you do not have a dipping fork, then smooth over the hole with a fingertip dipped in melted candy.
  • If you are making these for a party, prepare the truffles a day ahead and dip them the morning of, so the coating stays glossy and fresh.
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