Oreo Balls Recipe
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Oreo Balls Recipe
Description
The Oreo Balls Recipe starts by finely crushing Oreo cookies and mixing them thoroughly with cream cheese, which helps bind the crumbs into a moldable dough with a rich, creamy texture. Shaped into one-inch balls, they are briefly frozen to firm before being dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate for a smooth, glossy coating. Sprinkling crushed candy canes or reserved cookie crumbs adds texture and a hint of peppermint when included. Chilling them until firm helps the chocolate set properly, resulting in a firm outside and soft inside treat.
These Oreo Balls are great for serving at gatherings as bite-sized sweets, and their chilled nature makes them refreshing to enjoy. They can be stored in the refrigerator for weeks or frozen for longer-term storage, making them practical for advance preparation.
Variations can include using white chocolate instead of semi-sweet, or rolling the balls in different coatings like crushed nuts or sprinkles. Proper storage in airtight containers maintains their freshness and texture for up to three weeks refrigerated or two months frozen.
Ingredients
- 1 Oreo cookie finely crushed, package or 40 Oreos
- 1 8 oz. cream cheese softened, package
- semi-sweet chocolate bars, melted
- candy canes crushed
Instructions
- Crush the oreo cookies in a ziploc bag. I use my handy rolling pin to beat mine. (reserve about 3 tablespoon to sprinkle with
- Mix the cookie crumbs and cream cheese until blended well.
- Shape into 1-inch balls.
- Freeze 10 min.
- Dip balls in melted chocolate and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or waxed paper. Use a toothpick for easier dipping.
- Sprinkle with crushed candy canes cookie crumbs.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
- Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
Notes
- Store Oreo Balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.
- White chocolate can be used as an alternative coating for a different flavor.
- Coatings such as crushed Oreos, sprinkles, or nuts can replace the candy cane topping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ball | |
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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