• Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for chilling the cookie balls.
• Process Golden Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor, reserving ½ cup for the topping.
• Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth using an electric mixer.
• Combine cookie crumbs and 1 cup of freeze-dried strawberries with the cream cheese, mixing until a dough forms.
• Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to allow it to firm up for easier handling.
• Scoop 1 ½ tablespoons of batter for each ball and roll them into uniform spheres.
• Place the formed balls on the prepared baking sheets and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
• Melt the vanilla melting wafers using a double boiler or microwave on low heat, stirring until smooth.
• Dip each chilled ball into the melted wafers using a fork, tapping off excess coating.
• Immediately top the dipped balls with the reserved cookie crumbs and freeze-dried strawberries.
• Refrigerate the finished cookie balls until fully set before serving.

Storage & Variations

• Store these cookie balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
• Consider variations like using different cookie flavors, adding nuts or sprinkles, or drizzling with other melted chocolates for diverse flavors.