Description
These Glitter Cookie Balls are a festive, no-bake treat that’s both easy to make and totally dazzling! With a crunchy cookie center, creamy coating, and a sprinkle of edible glitter, these bite-sized balls are perfect for any occasion that calls for a little sparkle.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookie Balls:
- 2 cups crushed cookies (such as Oreos, vanilla wafer cookies, or shortbread cookies)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For the Coating:
- 12 oz white chocolate chips (or milk chocolate, if you prefer)
- 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. You can use a food processor or place the cookies in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Add the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract (if using) to the crushed cookies. Mix until well combined. The mixture should be sticky and moldable, but not too wet.
- Roll 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:
- Once all the cookie balls are formed, refrigerate them for 20-30 minutes, or until they are firm and set. This will make them easier to dip into the coating.
- Melt the Coating:
- While the cookie balls chill, melt the white chocolate chips with the vegetable or coconut oil. You can do this in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring in between until smooth, or melt them over a double boiler.
- Coat the Cookie Balls:
- Once the cookie balls are chilled and the chocolate is melted, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, using a fork or spoon to coat it completely. Let the excess chocolate drip off before placing the coated balls back on the parchment paper.
- Add the Glitter:
- While the coating is still wet, generously sprinkle edible glitter or shimmer powder over the cookie balls. This will give them that sparkling, festive finish!
- Allow the chocolate coating to set and harden completely by refrigerating the cookie balls for another 15-20 minutes.
- Serve:
- Once the chocolate is fully set, your Glitter Cookie Balls are ready to enjoy! Serve them at parties, give them as gifts, or keep them as a fun treat for yourself.
Notes
- You can use any type of cookie to suit your taste. Oreos are a popular choice for these cookie balls, but you can experiment with other cookies like Nilla Wafers, shortbread, or chocolate chip cookies.
- Edible glitter is available in a variety of colors, so you can match it to the theme of your party or event.
- These cookie balls are best stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg