Oreo Balls
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Oreo Balls
Description
This recipe blends crushed Oreo cookies and cream cheese to form a creamy, slightly firm base which holds shape when rolled into approximately one-inch balls. Regular Oreos are recommended to balance the cookie-to-cream ratio, ensuring a good texture. The balls chill in the refrigerator to set properly before dipping in melted white chocolate wafers, providing a smooth, firm outer shell once cooled.
The final treat offers a contrast between the crunchy cookie bits within and the sweet, creamy chocolate coating. Decorating with crumbs, different chocolates, or sprinkles allows customization for various occasions or visual preferences.
To enhance the dipping process, white chocolate can be thinned with coconut or vegetable oil, and cream cheese can be quickly softened in the microwave if needed. Using melting wafers rather than standard chocolate chips facilitates smoother coating and easier decoration. Oreo Balls are best chilled before serving to maintain their form.
Ingredients
- 38 Oreo cookie
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature (226g)
- 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers
- Optional Decorations: Oreo crumbs, melted chocolate, sprinkles
Instructions
- Place the Oreos in a food processor and pulse until ground into fine crumbs. (You can also place the Oreos in a large ziptop bag and crush the by hand or with a rolling pin until the cookies are broken down to fine crumbs.)
- Transfer the crushed Oreos to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the cream cheese then beat on medium-low speed until combined. 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 into balls. (Each ball should be roughly 1-inch or about 20g.) Place the Oreo balls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. 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. (You can use a little vegetable oil to thin it out to a dipping consistency if the coating is too thick, but make sure to really whisk the oil in if doing so.)
- 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. Oreo balls can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use regular Oreos (not double-stuffed) for better texture and flavor balance.
- Soften cream cheese by microwaving at 50% power in short bursts to ease mixing.
- Prefer chocolate melting wafers for smooth melting and coating; thin with coconut or vegetable oil if needed.
- Decorate immediately after dipping the balls to ensure toppings adhere properly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 127IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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