Chocolate Cherry Bomb Cookies
"The cookie is a quick and easy no-bake treat that is ready in 1/2 hour! All it takes is some fresh cherries, an oreo truffle mixture, and white chocolate, and you have a sweet treat perfect for any occasion. All you need are four ingredients, cream cheese, Oreos, cherries, and white baking chocolate. The sprinkles are optional; add them for a cute touch, or customize them for any holiday! These are the perfect summer treat! "
Yields60 cookies
Preparation Time30 min
Chilling Time1 hr 10 min
Cooking MethodNo Bake
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) Cream cheese package, softened
- 36 Oreos
- 60 Cherries with stem, rinsed and patted dry
- (16-ounce) White baking chocolate
- Multi-colored sprinkles, optional
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To make your cherry bomb cookies, you’ll want to start by preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
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Next, crush your 36 Oreos in a food processor until they reach a very fine crumb.
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Add the cookie crumbs and cream cheese to a mixing bowl and mix well until completely combined and smooth.
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Scoop about a teaspoon of Oreo mixture and wrap it around a cherry, shaping it into a ball that completely covers the cherry with the stem sticking out.
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Place the covered cherry on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining cherries and Oreo mixture.
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Place the entire tray of cherries in the freezer the entire tray of cherries in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
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While the cherry bombs set, add the white melting chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20-second increments until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
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Remove the cherries from the freezer and begin dipping them one at a time, holding onto the stem.
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Making sure that the entire cherry is covered, place the coated cherry back on the baking sheet.
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Repeat with the remaining cherries.
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Place the tray in the fridge for about an hour or until firm.