How to Coat Oreo Balls

Oreo balls, also known as Oreo truffles, are small desserts made from the famous cookies. The desserts are bite size and decorated with melted chocolate or candy coating. While coating the Oreo balls may seem difficult, it does not require a lot of additional effort. Candy coating or chocolate needs to be melted properly to prevent seizing and thickening. A smooth and creamy texture allows you to coat the Oreo balls easily so you can enjoy the desserts within one hour.

Things You'll Need

• Chocolate chips or pieces
• Candy coating
• Glass bowl
• Pan
• Wax paper
• Covered container
• Microwave-safe bowl

Instructions

Double Boiler

1. Place the chocolate pieces or candy coating into a glass bowl.

2. Set the glass bowl over a saucepan with 1 inch of water. Do not allow the bowl to touch the water. The bowl must sit over the pan completely to create a seal and trap the steam.

3. Bring the water to a simmer. Avoid boiling the water because it can scorch melted chocolate or coating.

4. Stir the chocolate or candy coating as it melts. Stir frequently to prevent burning or scorching. Remove the bowl from the pan after the chocolate or candy melts.

5. Drop one Oreo ball at a time into the melted chocolate or candy coating. Move the Oreo ball around with a spoon to cover it completely.

6. Remove the Oreo balls carefully and place them onto a sheet of wax paper.

7. Place the Oreo balls in the refrigerator until they firm. Store the Oreo balls in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Microwave

1. Place the candy coating or chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl.

2. Place the bowl in the microwave. Microwave the candy or chocolate for one minute on 40-percent power.

3. Stir the candy or chocolate. Continue to microwave in 30-second to one-minute intervals until the chocolate or candy coating melts completely.

4. Drop the prepared Oreo balls into the bowl one at a time. Use a spoon to coat each Oreo ball with the melted candy coating or chocolate.

5. Remove the Oreo balls with a spoon and place them onto a sheet of wax paper to harden. Store the Oreo balls in the refrigerator until they firm. Place the desserts in a covered container and store in the refrigerator.

Tips & Warnings

• The amount of candy coating or chocolate you need depends on the recipe and amount of Oreo balls you have. You can always melt chocolate or candy coating as needed until you coat them completely.

• Avoid storing Oreo balls at room temperature because the chocolate or candy coating may melt.

References

• Wilton: Melting Candy
• Kraft Recipes: Easy Oreo Truffles Recipe
• Mamas Southern Cooking: Oreo Balls (Oreo Truffles)
• Baking 911: Prepare a Water Bath and Double Boiler