No Bake Christmas Oreo Balls Recipe
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No Bake Christmas Oreo Balls Recipe
Description
No Bake Christmas Oreo Balls consist of crushed Oreo cookies blended with full-fat cream cheese to form a smooth dough. The mixture is shaped into small balls, chilled to firm up, then dipped in melted chocolate which coats each ball evenly. The chocolate-coated balls are garnished with toppings like coconut flakes, nuts, sprinkles, or crushed peppermint candy to add texture and festivity.
The balls have a creamy, sweet, and slightly tangy center from the cream cheese paired with the crunchy chocolate cookie taste. Chilling the dough helps it hold shape when dipped. The no-bake method simplifies preparation, while the chocolate coating adds a smooth, shiny finish that firms as it sets.
These Oreo Balls make great holiday treats or gifts and can be served chilled. They complement holiday parties, dessert tables, or cookie exchanges. The recipe is easy to adapt with different coatings or garnishes for varied flavors and textures.
If the dough is sticky and hard to scoop, refrigerate it wrapped for 30 minutes to make rolling easier. Prepare and store them in the refrigerator for best texture and freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 16 ounce Oreo cookies package
- 8 ounce cream cheese full-fat at room temperature
- 16 ounce melting chocolate candy melts, almond bark, dark or white chocolate
- coconut chopped nuts, colored sprinkles, crushed peppermint candy, cookie crumbs, shredded, for garnish
Instructions
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or waxed paper and set aside.
- Break apart the cookies and slice the cream cheese into chunks.
- Place cookies in a food process and pulse 4-5 times or until the cookies turn to crumbs.
- Add the cream cheese to the food processor and blend until the mixture is combined forming a dough.
- With a cookie scoop portion the dough into 1-inch balls, and roll with the palms of your hands before placing on the prepared cookie sheets. Refrigerate for one hour.
- Melt dipping chocolate in a microwave according to the package directions on place on a double boiler and simmer until melted and smooth.
- Dip each ball into the chocolate and gently coat all sides with chocolate.
- Place the cookie ball on the prepared cookie sheet and let sit for a couple of minutes to set, then decorate by rolling in coconut or sprinkle with additional cookie crumbs or sprinkles.
Notes
- If the cookie dough is too sticky, refrigerate it covered for 30 minutes before scooping and rolling.
- Use full-fat cream cheese at room temperature for easier blending and smooth texture.
- Store finished Oreo Balls in the refrigerator to keep them firm and fresh.
- Customize coatings with various sprinkles, nuts, or crushed candies for different textures and flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 50cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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