Oreo Balls (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened.
02 - ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed.
03 - 1 package (15.25 oz) Golden Oreos.
04 - ½ tsp vanilla extract.
05 - 12 oz white chocolate chips or candy melts.
06 - Extra freeze-dried strawberries for garnish (optional).

Instructions:

01 - In a food processor, crush the Golden Oreos into fine crumbs.
02 - In a large bowl, mix the crushed Oreos with the softened cream cheese, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a tray. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
04 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips or candy melts, stirring in 30-second intervals until smooth and fully melted.
05 - Dip each chilled ball into the melted white chocolate and place them on parchment paper.
06 - Optional: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle extra crushed freeze-dried strawberries on top for garnish.
07 - Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.

Notes:

01 - Chill the Oreo balls before dipping them in chocolate to prevent them from falling apart.
02 - Adding extra freeze-dried strawberries as a garnish gives a nice pop of color and enhances the strawberry flavor.