
OREO Bunny Cookie Balls
Time2h 10min
Makes48 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
- 36 Golden OREO Cookies, finely crushed
- 16 large marshmallows
- ¼ cup pink colored sugar
- 4 pkg. (4 oz. each) white baking chocolate, melted
- 48 pink heart-shaped candies(about 2 Tbsp.)
- 96 mini candybutton eyes (about 2 Tbsp.)
- food-safe marker
Putting it together
- 1.Mix cream cheese and cookie crumbs until blended; shape into 48 (1-inch) balls. Place on waxed paper-covered rimmed baking sheet. Refrigerate 20 min.
- 2.Cut each marshmallow into 6 lengthwise pieces using clean kitchen shears sprayed with cooking spray. Press cut sides in sugar.
- 3.Dip balls, 1 at a time, in melted chocolate, turning to evenly coat each ball; return to baking sheet. Immediately press 2 marshmallow pieces into chocolate on top of each ball for the bunny’s ears. Add decorations to resemble photo.
- 4.Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Keep refrigerated.
Tips and Tricks
Size Wise:Enjoy your favorite foods on occasion but remember to keep tabs on portions.
How to Easily Dip Cookie Balls:Keep the cookie balls refrigerated until ready to dip in the melted chocolate. Then, dip in small batches for best results.
Substitute:Prepare using 16 oz. vanilla candy wafers or confectionary coating in place of white baking chocolate.
Decorating Ideas:Omit heart-shaped candies. Melt additional 2 oz. white chocolate; tint with few drops red food coloring. Spoon into resealable plastic bag. Cut small piece off one bottom corner of bag; use to make the bunnies' mouths and noses.
Substitute:Omit marshmallows and pink sugar. Add pastel-colored candy corn to cookie balls for the bunnies’ ears.
Nutrition Information
Calories: | 130 |
Total fat: | 7g |
Saturated fat: | 3.5g |
Cholesterol: | 10mg |
Sodium: | 65mg |
Total Carbohydrate: | 16g |
Dietary fiber: | 0g |
Total sugars: | 13g |
Protein: | 1g |
Calcium: | 2% DV |
Iron: | 0% DV |