Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these delightful 4th of July Truffles! These no-bake treats are perfect for summer gatherings, combining the rich flavor of chocolate with a fun and festive appearance. Coated in smooth almond bark and decorated in vibrant red, white, and blue candy melts, they’re sure to impress at any barbecue or picnic. Easy to make and customizable for any occasion, these truffles also provide a wonderful opportunity to involve kids in the kitchen. Get ready to share this sweet celebration with friends and family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 Oreo cookies
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 pound white almond bark
- 6 ounces red candy melts
- 6 ounces blue candy melts
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a sealed bag.
- Mix cookie crumbs with softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Form mixture into balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Chill truffles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Dip each chilled truffle into the melted almond bark and place back on the baking sheet.
- Melt red and blue candy melts separately, then drizzle over the truffles using squeeze bottles.
- Add sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cookie flavors or candy colors for unique variations. For added texture, include crushed nuts or coconut flakes in your coating.