Oreo Balls
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Oreo Balls
Description
To make Oreo Balls, Oreo cookies are finely ground in a food processor or crushed manually, then mixed thoroughly with softened cream cheese until combined into a dough-like mixture. This mixture is shaped into small balls and initially frozen to firm them up. They are then dipped fully in melted chocolate wafers or baking chocolate, ensuring complete coverage.
The balls can be decorated with various toppings such as extra Oreo crumbs, chopped nuts, colored sprinkles, or peppermint candy pieces to add texture and visual interest. After coating, the balls are chilled in the refrigerator for at least one hour to set the chocolate shell. The resulting treat features a smooth and creamy center from the cream cheese and cookie mixture, balanced by the crisp chocolate exterior.
Oreo Balls need refrigeration due to the cream cheese content and maintain freshness for up to three weeks in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen for up to two months if stored in airtight containers. Serving suggestions include mixing topping options or coating with white and dark chocolate in different batches for variety.
A method to achieve even coating is to use toothpicks to dip the balls in chocolate, letting excess drip off carefully before placing them on a lined tray. Drizzling with contrasting chocolate after chilling adds decorative appeal.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened, package
- 14.3 oz Oreo cookies package
- 8 oz melting wafers or baking chocolate
- oreo crumbs optional toppings, drizzled, melted chocolate
- nuts
- Sprinkles
- Mints
- melted chocolate
Instructions
- Place OREO cookies in food processor or blender and pulse until they are finely ground. You can also put them in a gallon resealable bag and crush with rolling pin if you don't have a blender or food processor.
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer beat cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add the OREO crumbs to cream cheese and mix until well combined.
- Roll the OREO mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet or tray that's been lined with parchment or wax paper. Freeze OREO balls for 15 minutes.
- Place the melting wafers or baking chocolate in small microwaveable safe bowl and melt according to directions on package.
- Remove the balls from the freezer, dip them into the melted chocolate making sure to completely cover the balls and place the dipped balls back on the baking tray that's been lined. Top with optional toppings if desired.
- Place the baking sheet with OREO balls on it in the refrigerator and chill for at least a hour. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. You can store them in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Use a toothpick to dip and coat Oreo balls in melted chocolate for an even covering.
- Decorate with crushed Oreos, chopped nuts, sprinkles, or peppermint candies for variety.
- Refrigerate Oreo Balls for up to three weeks or freeze for up to two months in airtight containers.
- Coat some balls with white chocolate and others with regular chocolate for diversity.
- Drizzle with contrasting melted chocolate after chilling for decorative effect.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36Oreo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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