Festive Chocolate Covered Cookie Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Cookie Balls
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16 Oreo cookies (any flavor you prefer)
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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16 oz chocolate candy melts or chocolate coating (in colors of your choice)
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Sprinkles or edible decorations (optional)
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Food coloring (if you want to tint the white chocolate)
# Instructions:
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Place the Oreos in a food processor and chop them until they are finely crushed. If using a zipper bag, place the Oreos in the bag, seal it tightly, and crush them with a rolling pin until you reach a fine consistency.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Oreos with the softened cream cheese. Mix well until fully incorporated. The mixture should be creamy and easy to roll into balls.
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Scoop small amounts of the mixture and roll them into balls, about an inch in diameter. Place the rolled balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Refrigerate the Oreo balls for about 30 minutes to firm them up.
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While the balls are chilling, melt the chocolate coating in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to the melted chocolate to create a more vibrant look.
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Remove the chilled Oreo balls from the refrigerator. Using a fork or skewer, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Let excess chocolate drip off before placing them back onto the baking sheet.
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If you want to add sprinkles or decorations, now is the time. Simply sprinkle them over the wet chocolate coating before it sets.
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Once all balls are dipped and decorated, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator once again to allow the chocolate to harden.
# Notes:
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Keep the Oreo Cookie Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for up to a week.
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For best quality, consume them within 5-7 days. If you want to keep them longer, consider freezing them.
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To shape like Easter eggs, simply form the balls into slightly elongated oval shapes instead of perfect rounds.