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Oreo Balls

Oreo Balls Recipe

Oreo Balls are a classic fudgy and chocolaty treat made with just three ingredients and a few simple steps. Make these cookie balls your own by using milk chocolate or dark chocolate melting wafers, decorating them with festive sprinkles, or drizzling with melted chocolate!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 166
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 38 Oreo cookies*
  • 1 (8-ounce/226g) package cream cheese (room temperature (226g))
  • 1 cup white or dark chocolate melting wafers semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped bars ((180g))
  • Optional Decorations: Oreo crumbs, melted chocolate drizzle, sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Crush the cookies
    Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. A few larger pieces are completely fine. They add a little texture and nobody is bringing a microscope to dessert.
  2. Mix the filling
    Add the softened cream cheese to the cookie crumbs and mix until a thick, smooth dough forms. Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened so everything combines evenly without stubborn little lumps.
  3. Shape the Oreo balls
    Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion the mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll them between your hands until smooth and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray.
  4. Chill until firm
    Transfer the tray to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour. This step helps the balls hold their shape and makes dipping much easier later.
  5. Melt the chocolate
    Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in short intervals, stirring between each one until smooth. Chocolate has a remarkable ability to go from melted to ruined when nobody is paying attention.
  6. Dip the truffles
    Drop each chilled Oreo ball into the melted chocolate. Use a fork to lift it out and gently tap away any excess coating before placing it back on the lined tray.
  7. Decorate while wet
    Immediately sprinkle with extra cookie crumbs, sprinkles, or a drizzle of chocolate before the coating sets. Once the chocolate hardens, decorations become significantly less cooperative.
  8. Let them set
    Allow the chocolate coating to fully harden at room temperature or place the tray in the refrigerator for a few minutes to speed things up.
  9. Serve and enjoy
    Serve chilled or slightly cool. Rich chocolate, creamy cookie filling, and exactly the kind of dessert that mysteriously disappears faster than expected.

Recipe Notes

📝 Notes
🍪 Use regular Oreo cookies for this recipe. Double Stuf Oreos contain extra filling, which can make the mixture too soft and affect the texture of the truffles.
📦 Storage
Store Oreo Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. They actually taste even better after a day or two once the flavors have had time to mingle.
🎉 Serving Ideas
These little treats are always a hit on holiday cookie trays, dessert platters, and party tables.
❄️ For a firmer, truffle-like texture, serve them straight from the refrigerator.
☁️ For a softer, creamier bite, let them sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.
✨ For special occasions, decorate them with sprinkles, crushed Oreos, or a drizzle of white chocolate to match the season or celebration.