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Reindeer-Shaped decorated caramel coated Oreo Balls recipe Tutorial

Reindeer-Shaped Decorated Caramel Coated Oreo Balls

Prep Time 20 minutes
Decorating Time 30 minutes
Servings 28

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package Double Stuf Oreos 30 total
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 40 mini heart-shaped pretzels (40 gives you some extras in case you mess up!)
  • 56 candy eyes
  • 28 candy noses
  • 16 oz salted caramel candy melts You could probably buy one 12 oz. bag and be okay, but having an extra bag on hand is a good idea!
  • coconut oil Optional. See notes above.

Instructions
 

  • Place cream cheese and Oreos in a food processor. Pulse until you get a thick, smooth dough. You might have to use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of your food processor a couple times.
  • Line a cookie sheet or flat tray with parchment paper. Roll your Oreo dough into balls that are about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Break your mini pretzels into antlers for your reindeer (See note above). Attach your antlers to the sides of your Oreo balls.
  • Place Oreo balls in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to chill.
  • Melt your salted caramel candy melts according to the package instructions. I like to add a little bit of coconut oil to the melted candy because that gives it a more watery texture so that the excess drips off more easily. This part is optional and depends on your preferences.
  • Have all of your decorating tools and materials ready to go! You'll want an extra piece of parchment paper to place your Oreo balls on while you decorate, a small pile of eyes ready to go, and a small pile of noses. I would also recommend having some damp paper towels so you can wipe your fingers, as this can get messy.
  • Carefully, dip your Oreo balls in the melted caramel candy. You can gently hold them by the "antlers," but be sure not to accidentally snap an antler off!
  • Carefully remove the coated Oreo ball from the melted caramel and place on a piece of parchment paper. While the caramel coating is still wet, place 2 eyes and a nose on your reindeer.
  • Allow all of your Oreo balls to set before moving them. Store in the fridge to keep them fresh.