Strawberry Crunch Cookie Balls
on Apr 29, 2023, Updated Feb 09, 2024
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Are you looking for a tasty and easy-to-make treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than strawberry crunch cookie balls!
Strawberry crunch cookie balls are bite-sized treats that are made by combining crushed cookies, cream cheese, and freeze-dried strawberries. The mixture is then rolled into balls and topped with strawberry crunch topping.
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Be sure to check out our strawberry rice krispie treats and no-bake mini cheesecake cups for more ideas.
Ingredients Needed
These delicious no-bake treats are perfect for any occasion, from parties to afternoon snacks.
Here’s what you need:
- Golden Oreo cookies – crushed cookies are the base of our cookie balls. I prefer cookies to a cake mix since you don’t need to heat treat them first.
- Freeze dried strawberries – Added strawberry flavor and color without making the cookie balls soggy.
- Cream cheese – Softened cream cheese is used to bind the dry ingredients together with a creamy, slightly tangy kick.
- Pink candy melts – Used to dip the cookie balls and can also be used as a drizzle on top.
- Ghirardelli vanilla melting wafers – Used as an alternate color for dipping and drizzling if desired.
How to Make Strawberry Crunch Cookie Balls
This is an easy no bake recipe but you will need to set aside about an hour or so for chilling and prep time.
Get started with two baking sheets line with parchment paper. Set aside for later.
Crush the Golden Oreo cookies until you have fine crumbs with a food processor. Set aside ½ cup of the crumbs for later to use as a topping.
Then, take a large mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add the cookie crumbs and 1 cup of the freeze dried strawberries to the bowl. Mix on a low speed until evenly combined and you get a dough consistency.
Place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill for about 30 minutes to firm up the batter a bit, which will make it easier to roll into balls.
Once chilled, use a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the batter into even sizes and roll them into balls with your hands.
Place each ball onto the lined baking sheet and chill again in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
Using a double boiler or microwave, heat the melting wafers over low heat, stirring often, until fully melted.
Place a cookie ball onto a fork and dip it into the melted candy. Tap the fork against the edge to remove the excess coating.
If you want to alternate colors, use pink for the first half and white chocolate to dip the second half.
Place back onto the baking sheet and top immediately with the cookie crumbs and some freeze dried strawberries.
Repeat with the remaining cookie balls and place back in the refrigerator to fully set before serving.
Variations
There are many ways to customize the recipe for strawberry crunch cookie balls.
Here are a few ideas:
- Use different types of cookie flavors, such as chocolate or lemon, to create different flavors of cookie balls.
- Add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or sprinkles to the coating mixture for added texture and flavor.
- Drizzle melted chocolate or caramel over the finished cookie balls for an extra touch of sweetness.
Strawberry crunch cookie balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and crunchy snack that will satisfy your cravings.
Common Questions
Yes, you can use any flavor of cookie you like to create different varieties of cookie balls.
This recipe should make approximately 20 cookie balls, depending on the size.
Chilling will make it easier to roll the dough into balls without it sticking to your hands. It will also help keep its shape when dipping and are also less likely to experience cracking.
The cookie balls can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Yes, you can freeze the cookie balls for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator before serving
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Strawberry Crunch Cookie Balls
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Hand mixer
- Baking trays
Ingredients
- 19.1 ounce Golden Oreos, divided
- 1 ½ cup freeze dried strawberries, divided
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 12 ounce Wilton pink candy melts
- 10 ounce Ghirardelli vanilla melting wafers
Instructions
- Get started with two baking sheets line with parchment paper. Set aside for later.
- Crush the Golden Oreo cookies until you have fine crumbs with a food processor. Set aside ½ cup of the crumbs for later to use as a topping.
- Then, take a large mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the cookie crumbs and 1 cup of the freeze dried strawberries to the bowl. Mix on a low speed until evenly combined and you get a dough consistency.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill for about 30 minutes to firm up the batter a bit, which will make it easier to roll into balls.
- Once chilled, use a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the batter into even sizes and roll them into balls with your hands.
- Place each ball onto the lined baking sheet and chill again in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
- Using a double boiler or microwave, heat the melting wafers over low heat, stirring often, until fully melted.
- Place a cookie ball onto a fork and dip it into the melted candy. Tap the fork against the edge to remove the excess coating.
- Place back onto the baking sheet and top immediately with the cookie crumbs and some freeze dried strawberries.
- Repeat with the remaining cookie balls and place back in the refrigerator to fully set before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
