Candy Cane Oreo Balls

Step 1

Put the whole package of oreos into a blender and pulse until you have fine oreo crumbs.

Step 2

Transfer the crumbs to a mixing bowl, add in the softened cream cheese and mix with an electric mixer until well combined. The mixture will stick together when it’s all combined.

Step 3

Press the oreo mixture evenly onto a small baking sheet. I used a quarter sheet pan which is 12.75 x 8.75. Freeze the baking sheet for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Remove from the freezer. Use your cookie cutter to press into the the mixture, wiggling it slightly, then removing the cookie cutter. Use your fingers to remove the oroe mixture from the inside of the cookie cutter. Set the candy canes on another small baking sheet. Repeat until all the oreo mixture is used up.

Step 5

Freeze the candy canes for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Get out a larger baking sheet and line it with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside until dipping.

Step 7

Meanwhile, melt 1 bag of red candy melts over low heat. If the candy melts seem too thick, add a tablespoon of vegetable shortening or vegetable oil.

Step 8

Remove a few candy canes at a time from the freezer. I don’t recommend removing them all from the freezer at one time.

Step 9

Drop a candy cane into the chocolate, coating it as needed, remove from the chocolate with a fork, tapping the excess chocolate off. Use a toothpick to scoot the candy cane off the fork onto the silicone lined baking sheet. Repeat until all the candy canes have been dipped.

Step 10

Place the baking sheet in the fridge to help set the chocolate.

Step 11

Once the red chocolate is set (and hard to the touch) make the royal icing.

Step 12

In a small mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, meringue power, water and beat using an electric mixer for 5-7 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add 1 tsp of water at a time until you get your desired consistency.

Step 13

Transfer the royal icing to a small squeeze bottle and draw white stripes onto the candy canes.

Step 14

Sprinkle white sanding sugar over the stripes. Allow the royal icing to set (either at room temperature or in the fridge). Once it’s set, tap off the excess sprinkles.

Step 15

Transfer the candy canes to a platter and serve! It is recommended to keep oreo balls refrigerated, so keep them in the fridge until serving!