Oreo Truffle Balls Pink Candy (Printable)

Creamy Oreo and cream cheese spheres with a vibrant pink candy shell, revealing a rich chocolate core with every bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Truffle Base

01 - 36 Oreo cookies (14.3 oz), with filling
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 tsp vegetable shortening, optional for smoother coating
05 - Sprinkles or edible pearls, optional for decoration

# Directions:

01 - Process Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, seal cookies in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until uniformly fine.
02 - Combine cookie crumbs with softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly with a spatula until completely blended and uniform in color with no visible white streaks.
03 - Scoop tablespoon portions of mixture and roll between palms into smooth, firm balls. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each truffle.
04 - Refrigerate truffle balls for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes until firm to the touch. Chilled balls hold their shape better during the coating process.
05 - Place candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium power in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each session until completely smooth. Stir in vegetable shortening if using for a glossier finish.
06 - Using a dipping fork or regular fork, submerge each chilled ball in melted candy coating. Gently tap fork against bowl edge to remove excess coating, then transfer back to parchment-lined tray.
07 - Immediately apply sprinkles or edible pearls while coating remains wet. This ensures decorations adhere properly once the candy shell hardens.
08 - Allow truffles to set at room temperature for 20-30 minutes or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until the candy coating is completely firm and no longer tacky.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between the snappy candy shell and the creamy center creates the most satisfying bite texture imaginable
  • These look like you spent hours in a professional chocolate shop but actually come together in under an hour with zero baking
  • The color possibilities are endless, making them perfect for baby showers, birthdays, holidays, or just because Tuesdays exist
02 -
  • Warm truffles will slide right off your dipping fork and create a sad pink puddle in your coating bowl, so do not skip the chilling step
  • If your candy coating thickens while dipping, a quick 10 second zap in the microwave brings it back to that perfect dipping consistency
  • Water is the enemy of melted candy, so make sure every bowl and utensil is completely dry before you start melting
03 -
  • Keep a small bowl of warm water nearby while dipping, and occasionally dip your fork in it and dry thoroughly to remove any buildup that creates unsightly drip marks
  • Work in small batches, keeping only 4 to 6 truffles out of the refrigerator at a time, because they start softening faster than you can dip them
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