Decorate the Oreo cream cheese balls to fit the aesthetic or theme of any event, and watch them quickly disappear! Both kids and adults devour any sweet treat made with this classic cookie. For more Oreo dessert recipes, check out my Oreo cake recipe, Oreo cupcakes recipe, or my Oreo pie recipe.
What You Need to Make This Recipe
Oreos – essential to this no-bake treat, I typically use one regular package of Oreos to make these cookie balls. For a twist, you can swap the classic sandwich cookie for another flavor, but don’t use Double-Stuf. White Chocolate Melting Wafers – for the easiest dipping, use melting wafers. Alternatively, melt chopped chocolate or candy coating. Opt for milk chocolate or dark chocolate melting wafers or dip in mix of different chocolates for variety and a beautiful presentation. Cream Cheese – room temperature cream cheese will work best for this recipe because it will blend smoothly with the Oreo crumbs. Regular or reduced-fat cream cheese can be used, but avoid whipped-style cream cheese. Instead, opt for the classic block style. Melted Chocolate – optionally, you can drizzle melted chocolate on the Oreo cookie balls for a final decorative touch. Drizzle with melted chocolate before or after sprinkling the cookie balls with sprinkles or cookies, or decorate with just the chocolate for an elegant touch.
How to Make Oreo Balls
- Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until ground into fine crumbs. You can also place the Oreos in a large zip-top bag and crush them by hand or with a rolling pin until the cookies are broken down to fine crumbs. Reserve a tablespoon of the crumbs for decoration, if desired.
- Transfer the crushed Oreos to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the cream cheese, then beat on medium-low speed until combined. You can also use a hand mixer for this step. Use a spatula to scrape the bowl down and make sure there are no pockets of unmixed Oreos or cream cheese.
- Using a tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the Oreo mixture and roll it into balls. Each ball should be roughly 1 inch or about 20g. Place the Oreo balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or waxed paper. Cover and refrigerate the balls for at least 1 hour to firm up or up to 2 days.
- Place the melting wafers in a small microwave-safe bowl. Melt according to the package directions. If the coating is too thick or you are using melted chocolate, you can use a little vegetable oil to thin it out to a dipping consistency.
- Dip each chilled ball in the candy coating using a skewer or fork and place on a sheet of parchment paper to set.
- If you’re decorating the tops with Oreo crumbs or sprinkles, sprinkle those on immediately, as the shells will harden quickly. Chill the dipped balls for 1 hour or until set. If decorating with a chocolate drizzle, drizzle with melted chocolate once the coating is set.
Pro Tips For Making This Recipe
Use regular, not double-stuffed cookies. Regular Oreos work best for this recipe and easily blend into fine crumbs. Double or triple-stuffed cookies will have too much cream filling, so save those for snacking. Microwave cream cheese. If you forgot to leave your cream cheese out to warm up, don’t worry. Remove it from the packaging and microwave it for 30 seconds at half power. If it’s still firm, flip it over and do a 20-second burst at half-power. Use chocolate melting wafers if possible. The wafers melt smoothly and easily, making decorating the Oreo balls easier. White, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate melting wafers are all great picks. Temper chocolate or mix in coconut oil or vegetable oil. If you’re using white chocolate chips, chopped chocolate, or candy coating instead of melting wafers, tempering it will give your Oreo truffles a crisp shell that doesn’t immediately melt on your fingers. Or whisk ½ teaspoon of coconut oil or vegetable oil into the melted chocolate to thin it and make dipping easier. Soften cream cheese quickly. Speed up the cream cheese softening process with the microwave. Just remove the cheese from its packaging and microwave it on 50% heat for 30-second intervals or until the cream cheese gives easily when pressed gently with your finger. Decorate with chocolate, sprinkles, or cookie crumbs. Use a mix of white, milk, or dark chocolate, or select a vibrant color of candy melt to match any holiday or theme. Decorate the Oreo cookie balls immediately after dipping them so that your decorations stick and stay in place.
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