Description
These festive Cauldron Oreo Balls combine crushed vanilla sandwich cookies and cream cheese, swirled with vibrant green and purple food coloring, then coated in black candy melts for a spooky Halloween treat. Topped with green candy melts and sprinkles to mimic bubbling cauldrons, they are perfect for holiday parties and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 14.3 oz vanilla sandwich cookies, crushed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- Green food coloring
- Purple food coloring
Coating
- 12 oz black candy melts
- 1 cup light green candy melts
Toppings
- Green pearl sprinkles
- Candy eyes (optional)
- Halloween sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prep: Start by crushing the vanilla sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a ziplock bag and rolling pin or a food processor. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Make Batter: In a large bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and softened cream cheese. Use an electric hand mixer to blend into a smooth mixture. Divide this mixture evenly into two bowls. Add green food coloring to one bowl and purple food coloring to the other, mixing each until the colors are fully incorporated.
- Shape Cauldrons: Take a teaspoon-sized portion from each colored mixture and gently swirl them together then roll into a ball. Then, take about half a teaspoon of the filling and roll it into a smaller ball, flatten it, and place it on top of the larger ball to create the cauldron rim. Place each formed cauldron on the parchment-lined baking tray.
- Freeze: Place the tray in the freezer for 1 hour or up to overnight to firm the balls.
- Melt Black Candy Melts: Melt the black candy melts either in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth.
- Dip Cauldrons: Carefully dip each frozen cauldron into the melted black candy, fully coating them. Return to the parchment paper-lined tray to allow the coating to set.
- Melt Green Candy Melts: Melt the light green candy melts using the same method and pour into a ziplock bag. Snip a small hole from one corner for piping.
- Decorate: Pipe the green candy melts onto the top of each cauldron, letting it drip off the edges to appear like bubbling liquid. Immediately sprinkle green pearls on top to mimic bubbles. Add candy eyes or Halloween sprinkles as desired.
- Set and Serve: Allow the chocolate coating to set completely at room temperature or in the fridge for about an hour. Serve and enjoy your spooky Halloween treats!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to keep them fresh.
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese to aid in mixture consistency.
- If you prefer a smoother coating, temper the candy melts before dipping.
- Be gentle when swirling colors to maintain a visually appealing marbled effect.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking when melting and setting candy melts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
