Description
Glitter Cookie Balls are a fun and festive no-bake treat featuring a creamy cookie and cream cheese center, coated in smooth white chocolate and decorated with sparkling edible glitter. Perfect for parties, holidays, or gifting, these bite-sized sweets combine crunchy cookie crumbs with rich, sweet coating for an irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Mixture
- 2 cups crushed cookies (such as Oreos, vanilla wafer cookies, or shortbread cookies)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Coating and Decoration
- 12 oz white chocolate chips (or milk chocolate, if preferred)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or coconut oil (to help with smooth coating)
- Edible glitter or shimmer powder (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Mixture: In a large bowl, crush the cookies into fine crumbs either using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed plastic bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract to the crushed cookies and mix thoroughly until the mixture is sticky and moldable but not too wet.
- Roll into Balls: Form the cookie mixture into small, bite-sized balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the Cookie Balls: Refrigerate the cookie balls for 20-30 minutes until firm and set, which helps them hold their shape for dipping.
- Melt the Coating: While chilling, melt the white chocolate chips with vegetable or coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals stirring between each, or melt over a double boiler until smooth.
- Coat the Cookie Balls: Dip each chilled cookie ball completely into the melted chocolate using a fork or spoon. Let excess chocolate drip off and place coated balls back on the parchment lined tray.
- Add the Glitter: Immediately sprinkle edible glitter or shimmer powder over the wet chocolate coating to give a festive sparkle.
- Set the Coating: Refrigerate the coated cookie balls for another 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden completely.
- Serve: Once the coating is fully set, serve the Glitter Cookie Balls as delightful party treats, gifts, or snacks.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Use a double boiler or microwave with care to prevent chocolate from burning.
- Customize the coating by using milk or dark chocolate instead of white chocolate.
- Edible glitter must be safe for consumption; avoid craft glitters.
- Store cookie balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
