Description
Easter Egg Oreo Cookie Balls are delightful, no-bake treats that combine crushed Oreos and cream cheese, coated in colorful candy shells. These festive and fun-to-make desserts are perfect for holiday gatherings, Easter celebrations, and family-friendly kitchen activities.
Ingredients
- 1 (14.3 oz) package Golden Oreos (36 cookies), crushed into fine crumbs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 10 oz white candy coating (for dipping)
- 1 oz additional white candy coating per color (for decorating)
- Gel icing colors (various colors for decoration)
Instructions
- Crush the Cookies:
- Blend Golden Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor or blender.
- Mix with Cream Cheese:
- In a bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs and softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Shape the Eggs:
- Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of mixture and form into egg shapes.
- Chill the Eggs:
- Refrigerate for about 1 hour to firm up.
- Dip in Candy Coating:
- Melt 10 oz of white candy coating and dip each egg completely.
- Set on parchment paper to dry.
- Decorate:
- Melt additional white candy coating, mix with gel icing colors, and drizzle over the eggs in various patterns.
- Set & Store:
- Allow decorations to dry before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for smooth, vibrant colors without altering consistency.
- To prevent cracks, avoid freezing the eggs before dipping.
- Store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
- For variety, experiment with different Oreo flavors, coatings, and decorations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American