Description
Glitter Cookie Balls are delightful no-bake treats made from finely crushed golden sandwich cookies combined with cream cheese and vanilla, then coated in smooth white chocolate or candy melts and sprinkled with edible glitter for a festive sparkle. Perfect for parties or special occasions, these bite-sized desserts are easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Ball Mixture
- 1 (14 oz) package golden sandwich cookies (like Golden Oreos), finely crushed
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Decoration
- 12 oz white chocolate or candy melts
- Edible glitter or sparkling sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare Cookie Crumbs: In a food processor, pulse the golden sandwich cookies into fine crumbs. Reserve 2 tablespoons of crumbs if you plan to use them as a topping later.
- Make Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until a smooth dough forms.
- Form Balls and Chill: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 20–30 minutes or until the balls are firm.
- Melt Chocolate: While the cookie balls chill, melt the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each to ensure a smooth, even melt.
- Coat Cookie Balls: Dip each frozen cookie ball into the melted white chocolate, coating it thoroughly. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing the ball back on the parchment paper.
- Decorate and Set: Immediately sprinkle the coated cookie balls with edible glitter or sparkling sugar before the coating sets. Let the coating harden completely at room temperature or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until firm.
Notes
- Use different colors of edible glitter or candy melts to match holidays or themed parties for a festive look.
- Store finished cookie balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Always use food-safe edible glitter; do not use non-edible craft glitter as it is not safe for consumption.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
