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Candy Cane Oreo Balls Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This festive Candy Cane Oreo Balls recipe combines the rich creaminess of Oreo crumbs blended with cream cheese, shaped into candy cane forms, and dipped in vibrant red candy melts. Finished with delicate white royal icing stripes and sparkling sanding sugar, these delightful treats are perfect for holiday celebrations, offering a fun and easy no-bake dessert that dazzles both in appearance and taste.

Ingredients

Scale

Oreo Mixture

  • 1 package Oreos (14.3 oz)
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, room temperature

Coating

  • 1 bag red candy melts
  • Vegetable shortening or vegetable oil (for thinning candy melts, as needed)

Decoration

  • White sanding sugar
  • Candy cane-shaped cookie cutter

Small Batch Royal Icing

  • 1 cup (113g) powdered sugar
  • ½ tablespoon meringue powder
  • 1½ tablespoons water (plus more as needed)

Instructions

  1. Create Oreo Crumbs: Place the entire package of Oreos into a blender or food processor. Pulse until the Oreos are finely ground into crumbs.
  2. Mix with Cream Cheese: Transfer the Oreo crumbs to a mixing bowl. Add the softened cream cheese and mix using an electric mixer until the mixture is thoroughly combined and sticks together.
  3. Press Mixture and Freeze: Evenly spread the Oreo mixture onto a small baking sheet (a quarter sheet pan of approximately 12.75 x 8.75 inches works well). Place the sheet pan in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
  4. Cut Candy Cane Shapes: Remove from freezer. Use the candy cane-shaped cookie cutter to press shapes into the Oreo mixture. Wiggle the cutter slightly before lifting, then remove the inside excess mixture from the cutter by hand. Arrange the cut candy cane shapes on a separate small baking sheet. Repeat until all mixture has been shaped.
  5. Freeze Candy Canes: Freeze the cut candy cane shapes for another 10 minutes to solidify.
  6. Prepare Dipping Station: Line a larger baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and set aside for placing dipped candy canes.
  7. Melt Red Candy Melts: Gently melt the red candy melts over low heat. If the melted chocolate is too thick, stir in about one tablespoon of vegetable shortening or vegetable oil to thin it.
  8. Dip Candy Canes: Remove a few candy cane shapes at a time from the freezer (do not remove all at once). Dip each candy cane fully into the melted red candy, coating it evenly. Lift with a fork, tapping off excess chocolate. Use a toothpick to gently slide the candy cane off the fork onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat for all shapes.
  9. Chill to Set Chocolate: Place the baking sheet with dipped candy canes in the refrigerator to allow the coating to harden.
  10. Make Royal Icing: In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water. Beat with an electric mixer for 5-7 minutes until smooth and fluffy. If too thick, add water one teaspoon at a time to reach desired icing consistency.
  11. Decorate Candy Canes: Transfer the royal icing to a small squeeze bottle. Pipe white stripes over the hardened red chocolate candy canes.
  12. Add Sanding Sugar: Sprinkle white sanding sugar over the royal icing stripes. Let the icing set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm. Once set, gently tap off excess sanding sugar.
  13. Serve and Store: Arrange the finished Candy Cane Oreo Balls on a platter and serve. Keep any leftovers refrigerated to maintain freshness and texture.

Notes

  • Use a quarter sheet pan or similar size for easier handling and freezing.
  • Don’t remove all candy canes from the freezer at once to prevent melting while dipping.
  • Add vegetable shortening or oil sparingly to the melted candy melts to ensure smooth coating.
  • Keep the finished Oreo balls refrigerated until serving as cream cheese can soften at room temperature.
  • The candy cane cookie cutter defines the shape; ensure it is sturdy and the right size for bite-sized treats.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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