Ingredients
Base
- 19.1 ounce family size package Golden Oreos, divided
- 1 ½ cup freeze dried strawberries, divided
- 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened at room temperature
Coating
- 12 ounce bag Wilton pink candy melts
- ½ cup Ghirardelli vanilla melting wafers
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside for placing the cookie balls.
- Crush Oreos: Use a food processor or blender to pulse the Golden Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Reserve ½ cup of the crumbs to use later as a topping.
- Beat cream cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps.
- Mix dough: Add the Oreo crumbs and 1 cup of freeze-dried strawberries to the cream cheese, mixing on low speed until fully combined into a dough-like consistency.
- Chill dough: Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to roll.
- Form balls: Using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out dough and roll into smooth balls. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheets and refrigerate for another 30 minutes to help maintain shape.
- Melt pink candy melts: Heat the Wilton pink candy melts in a double boiler over low heat, stirring frequently until fully melted and smooth.
- Dip cookie balls: Using a fork, dip each chilled cookie ball into the melted pink candy coating, tap gently to remove excess coating, then return to the baking sheet. Repeat until all are coated.
- Melt vanilla wafers: Place the vanilla melting wafers into a heat-safe piping bag and microwave on low or defrost in 30-second increments, massaging between sessions until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle and top: Snip a corner of the piping bag and drizzle the melted vanilla over some cookie balls in small batches. Immediately sprinkle with the reserved Golden Oreo crumbs and remaining freeze-dried strawberry crumbs to ensure adherence before the drizzle sets.
- Set coating: Allow the candy coating to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate to speed up the process before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Chilling the dough and formed balls helps maintain their shape when dipping in candy melts.
- Work in small batches when drizzling vanilla and topping to prevent premature setting of the drizzle.
- Store the finished Oreo balls in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and firm.
- Freeze-dried strawberries add a concentrated fruity flavor without moisture, preventing sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
