Description
These Glitter Cookie Balls are a fun and festive no-bake treat perfect for parties and special occasions. With a creamy vanilla cookie center coated in white chocolate and sparkling edible glitter, these sweet treats are sure to dazzle your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Balls:
- 1 (14 oz) package vanilla sandwich cookies (crushed)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Coating and Decoration:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or candy melts
- Edible glitter or sparkling sugar (various colors)
- Optional gel-based food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine crushed vanilla sandwich cookies, softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the Cookie Balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll into smooth balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the freezer for 20–30 minutes.
- Coat with Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate in the microwave, adding food coloring if desired. Dip each chilled cookie ball into the melted chocolate, then sprinkle with edible glitter. Allow to set on the tray.
- Set and Serve: Let the cookie balls firm up at room temperature or in the fridge. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Experiment with different colored glitters for various occasions.
- Store the cookie balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
