Lemon Cookie Balls
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Lemon Cookie Balls
Description
Lemon Cookie Balls feature a crushed cookie and cream cheese mixture which is shaped into small spheres, chilled, and then coated in melted white wafers for a smooth exterior. The recipe relies on Lemon Creme Oreos as the main flavoring ingredient and softened cream cheese to create a fudgy, rich center texture. Melting white wafers allows for an even coating that hardens around each ball, adding a crisp shell contrasting the soft interior.
The process involves freezing the shaped balls briefly to firm them before dipping and then refrigerating to set the coating. These cookie balls can be decorated before the coating hardens for festive appeal. They hold well refrigerated and can be stored up to a week or frozen for longer storage.
Serve these chilled cookie balls at gatherings, use them as handheld desserts, or package them as gifts. They are versatile and customizable by swapping Oreo flavors to match occasions or preferences.
The recipe notes advise on substitutions such as alternate Oreo flavors and recommend melting wafers over white chocolate for coating ease. Keeping the cookie balls refrigerated after coating maintains freshness and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 package Lemon Creme Oreos (36 cookies)
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 20 ounces white melting wafers
Instructions
- In a food processor or by hand, finely crush cookies. Add cream cheese and mix until evenly combined (filling should have a fudgy texture and appearance). Shape into 36 (1-inch) balls. Freeze 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, set chocolate in a bowl over a pot of simmering water (double-boiler method) or melt in the microwave at 50% power in 30-second increments.
- Using a spoon, carefully roll chilled balls in melted chocolate. Place in single layer in baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone mat and decorate if desired. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until firm.
Notes
- You can substitute Lemon Creme Oreos with other Oreo flavors like Carrot Cake or Golden to suit the season or taste preference.
- Use white melting wafers instead of regular white chocolate for smoother melting and coating consistency.
- After coating, refrigerate the cookie balls in an airtight container; they keep well for up to 7 days.
- For longer storage, freeze cookie balls in a sealed bag for up to 4 months.
- Decorate cookie balls before the coating sets using sprinkles or drizzle colored wafers for visual appeal.
- Allow cookie balls to soften slightly at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving for best texture.
- These cookie balls make thoughtful edible gifts when packaged individually or in sets.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36cookie balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie ball | |
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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