Oreo Cookie Balls
Oreo Cookie Balls are no-bake, bite-sized truffles made from crushed Oreos, cream cheese, and coated in melted chocolate. They’re quick, customizable, and perfect for parties and holidays.
Equipment
- food processor
- Zip-top Bag
- Rolling Pin
- microwave-safe bowl,
- Double Boiler
- Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- 36 cookies Oreo cookies (regular, not Double Stuf) plus 2–3 extra for garnish crumbs
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 12 oz chocolate or candy melts for coating semi-sweet, dark, or white
- 1-2 tsp neutral oil or coconut oil optional, for smoother coating
- Decorations candy eyes, orange/black sprinkles, colored candy melts for drizzle (optional)
- pinch salt optional, enhances flavor
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Clear space in the fridge or freezer. Set cream cheese out to soften.
- Crush the cookies using a food processor or placing them in a zip-top bag and crushing with a rolling pin until fine crumbs form. Reserve some crumbs for garnish.
- In a large bowl, combine Oreo crumbs, softened cream cheese, and a pinch of salt if desired. Mix until dough is uniform and fudgy.
- Cover and chill the mixture for 10–15 minutes to firm it up.
- Portion the mixture with a 1–1.5 tablespoon scoop, roll into balls, and slightly flatten bottoms if preferred. Place on lined tray.
- Freeze for 15–20 minutes or refrigerate for 30–40 minutes until firm but not rock solid.
- Melt chocolate or candy melts using a microwave in short bursts or a double boiler. Stir in oil if needed for smoothness.
- Dip each chilled ball into melted coating, remove excess chocolate by tapping the fork, and place back on the lined tray.
- While coating is still wet, decorate with sprinkles, crushed Oreos, or candy eyes. Add colored drizzle as desired.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until shell is firm. Transfer to mini cupcake liners and serve chilled or slightly cool.
- Optional spooky themes: coat in white chocolate with candy eyes for 'mummy' balls, or orange coating with green 'stems' for 'pumpkin patch' balls.
- Rewarm thickened chocolate in short bursts if needed, and work in batches to keep balls cold while dipping.
Notes
Try variations with flavored Oreos, add-ins like peanut butter or nuts, and adjust sweetness by choice of chocolate coating.