Yield: 30 Oreo balls
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 1 package (14.3 oz) Oreo cookies
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 12 oz white melting wafers or white candy melts
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Red and blue gel food coloring
• Patriotic sprinkles (stars, jimmies, or sanding sugar)
• Optional: red and blue drizzle made from colored candy melts

Instructions

• Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper.
• Place the Oreo cookies (filling included) into a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs.
• Add the softened cream cheese and vanilla. Blend until a thick dough forms.
• Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into smooth balls.
• Place on the prepared pan and freeze for 20 minutes.
• Melt the white candy melts according to the package directions.
• Dip each Oreo ball into the melted coating, allowing the excess to drip off.
• Before the coating sets, decorate with patriotic sprinkles.
• For extra flair, drizzle with thin lines of red and blue candy melts.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Optional “Firecracker” Surprise

For a festive pop of color, gently fold 2 tablespoons of red, white, and blue star sprinkles into the Oreo mixture before rolling. When someone bites into one, they’ll see colorful little stars inside!

Storage

• Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
• Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.