Snowman Oreo Balls: Easy No-Bake Christmas Treat

I made these snowman oreo balls at 11 PM on a Tuesday because I found a bag of Oreos in the back of the pantry and the idea of turning on the oven felt genuinely offensive. I still wore pajamas, powdered sugar covered my sleeve, and I may have eaten two snowmen before they reached the plate. They are basically crushed cookies and cream cheese wearing a chocolate coat and a tiny carrot nose.

These snowman oreo balls use Oreos, cream cheese, white candy melts, mini chocolate chips, orange candy melts or Tic Tacs, and black decorating icing. You crush the cookies, mix them with cream cheese, roll the mixture into 24 balls, chill them, dip them in white chocolate, and decorate them as snowmen. This no bake holiday treat for kids works for Christmas movie nights, cookie exchanges, and holiday parties.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No oven required: The refrigerator and microwave handle the entire recipe.
• Kid-friendly chaos: Children can roll the balls and add the decorations.
• Budget-friendly: A package of Oreos and cream cheese cost less than one fancy coffee drink.
• Make-ahead friendly: Roll and freeze the balls, then dip them later.
• Festive snowman design: Chocolate chips create the eyes and buttons, while an orange nose completes each snowman.

Tools You’ll Need

Nothing fancy, I promise.

• Cookie scoop: Use a small scoop for uniform balls. A tablespoon works too.
• Food processor: Crush the Oreos into crumbs. A zip-top bag and rolling pin work as well.
• Wax paper or parchment paper: Line the baking sheet so the balls do not stick.

Ingredients

• 1 package (14.3 oz) Oreos – Do not use Double Stuf. The filling ratio gets weird and the balls end up too soft. Trust me, I tried.
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened – Full-fat, brick-style. The tub kind has more water and your balls will be sad.
• 12 oz white candy melts or white chocolate chips – Candy melts are more forgiving. White chocolate chips work but can seize if you look at them wrong. For more on melting chocolate without tears, see this guide to chocolate.
• Mini chocolate chips – For the eyes and buttons. You need about 1/4 cup, but grab extra because you will snack.
• Orange candy melts or orange Tic Tacs – For the carrot nose. I have used both and the Tic Tacs are actually easier for kids.
• Black decorating icing – For the smile. A tube with a fine tip is easiest.

How To Make Snowman Oreo Balls

Set aside an hour, put on some Christmas music, and embrace the fact that your snowmen will look slightly deranged. That is part of the charm.

1. Crush the Oreos: Put the entire package of Oreos (filling and all) into a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs. If a few chunks survive, that is between you and the food processor, nobody else needs to know.
2. Mix in the cream cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to the crumbs and pulse until a dough forms. It will look like wet sand that suddenly clumps together. If you do not have a food processor, mash it all together in a bowl with a sturdy fork. Your arm will get a workout.
3. Roll the balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place on a wax-paper-lined baking sheet. You should get about 24 balls. If they are not perfectly round, that is fine. Snowmen are lumpy anyway.
4. Chill: Put the baking sheet in the freezer for 15 minutes or the fridge for 30 minutes. This step is not optional. Warm balls will fall apart in the chocolate and you will be fishing cookie sludge out of a bowl.
5. Melt the white chocolate: Melt the white candy melts or white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring between each. Stop when almost melted and stir until smooth. If it seizes, add a teaspoon of vegetable oil and pray.
6. Dip the balls: Drop one chilled ball into the melted white chocolate. Use a fork to roll it around, then lift it out and tap the fork on the edge of the bowl to let excess chocolate drip off. Place back on the wax paper. If the chocolate gets thick, reheat it for 10 seconds.
7. Decorate immediately: While the chocolate is still wet, press two mini chocolate chips into the upper part for eyes, and three down the front for buttons. Add an orange candy melt or Tic Tac for the nose. If the chocolate sets before you finish, just dab a little melted chocolate on the back of the chip to glue it on.
8. Add the smile: Once the chocolate is fully set (about 10 minutes in the fridge), use the black decorating icing to draw a small smile under the nose. This is where they start looking like they have seen things. It is fine.
9. Chill again: Let them set completely in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving. They are best cold.

Perfect Pairings

These go perfectly with a crowd that does not care about perfection.

• A cold glass of milk balances a cookie wrapped in chocolate.
• Hot cocoa with extra marshmallows doubles the dessert.
• A Christmas movie marathon makes these the official snack for Elf rewatches.
• Cookie exchange platters gain a playful snowman beside more traditional cookies.

Snowman Oreo Balls

These snowman oreo balls combine one package Oreos, 8 ounces cream cheese, 12 ounces white candy melts, mini chocolate chips, orange candy melts or Tic Tacs, and black decorating icing. You chill the rolled balls, dip them in white chocolate, and decorate them with eyes, buttons, noses, and smiles. Make these snowman oreo balls for a Christmas movie night, cookie exchange, or holiday party when you need a no bake holiday treat for kids.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 40 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 101

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 36 OREO cookies ((see notes))
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese ((softened))
• 8 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
• 1 teaspoon black decorator icing
• Orange sprinkles or orange decorator icing
• mini OREO cookies

Equipment

• Cookie scoop
• Food processor
• Wax paper or parchment paper

Method

 

1. Crush the Oreos

   Place the entire package of Oreos, including the cream filling, in a food processor. Pulse until the cookies turn into fine crumbs. A few small chunks are fine if you prefer a little extra texture in your snowmen truffles.
2. Mix in the Cream Cheese

   Add the softened cream cheese to the Oreo crumbs and pulse until the mixture comes together into a thick dough. It should resemble wet sand and hold together when pressed.

   If you do not have a food processor, transfer the crumbs to a mixing bowl and mash them together with the cream cheese using a sturdy fork until evenly combined.
3. Roll the Balls

   Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it between your palms to form a ball. Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. You should get approximately 24 balls.

   Do not worry if the balls are not perfectly round. A slightly uneven shape works perfectly for these cute little snowmen!
4. Chill the Balls

   Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15 minutes or refrigerate the balls for 30 minutes until firm. Do not skip this step. Chilling helps the balls hold their shape during dipping and prevents them from falling apart in the melted chocolate.
5. Melt the White Chocolate

   Place the white candy melts or white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the chocolate is almost completely melted. Then stir until smooth. If the chocolate becomes too thick or seizes, add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and stir well to help achieve a smoother consistency.
6. Dip the Balls

   Drop one chilled Oreo ball into the melted white chocolate. Use a fork to gently roll it around until completely coated, then lift it out and tap the fork against the edge of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate.

   Carefully transfer the coated ball back to the wax-paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining balls, reheating the chocolate for about 10 seconds whenever it becomes too thick to work with comfortably.
7. Decorate the Snowmen

   While the white chocolate coating is still wet, gently press two mini chocolate chips into the upper part of each ball to create the eyes. Add three more mini chocolate chips down the front for the buttons, then use an orange candy melt or a Tic Tac to make the nose.

   Work quickly so the decorations stick before the coating sets. If the chocolate hardens too soon, dab a little melted chocolate onto the back of each decoration to use as edible glue.
8. Add the Smile

   Once the white chocolate coating has completely set, place the snowmen in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes if needed. Use black decorating icing to draw a small smile just below each snowman's nose.
9. Chill Before Serving

   Return the decorated snowmen to the refrigerator and chill for at least 15 minutes, or until fully set. These Oreo snowmen truffles taste best served cold, when the creamy centers are firm and the white chocolate coating is completely set.

Recipe Notes

Top Hat Version

To give your Oreo snowmen a festive top hat, melt a small amount of dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Cut the pointed tip off a Hershey’s Kiss, then dip the flat cut end into the melted dark chocolate. Place it onto the flat side of an unmelted dark chocolate wafer to form the hat. Hold the two pieces together until the chocolate sets enough to secure them.

Using a toothpick, dab a small amount of melted white chocolate onto the bottom of the assembled top hat. Place it on top of the snowman’s head and hold it in place for about 20 seconds, or until securely attached.

Oreos

You will need approximately one package of Oreos for this recipe. You can use the cookies with the cream filling intact, but if you prefer a less rich truffle, remove the filling from about 15 cookies before crushing them. The filling adds extra sweetness and creaminess, so adjust according to your preference.

Storage Instructions

For the best results, store the Oreo snowmen in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze them in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. If frozen, let them thaw in the refrigerator before serving.