8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
12 ounces green candy melts
1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
30 small red heart sprinkles
1/2 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla
Instructions
Place the Oreo cookies into a food processor and pulse until they are turned into fine crumbs. If you do not have a food processor, you can put the cookies in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin until no large chunks remain.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cookie crumbs with the softened cream cheese and alcohol-free vanilla. Use a hand mixer or a sturdy spoon to blend them together until a uniform, dark dough forms. Ensure there are no white streaks of cream cheese left in the mixture.
Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it between your palms to create a smooth ball. Place each ball onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once all the balls are formed, place the tray in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Place the green candy melts and the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely smooth and melted. The oil helps the chocolate flow better and gives it a nice shine.
Using a fork or a dipping tool, submerge each chilled Oreo ball into the melted green chocolate. Tap the fork against the side of the bowl to let the excess chocolate drip off. Place the ball back onto the parchment paper and immediately press one red heart sprinkle onto the side before the coating sets.
