Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Oreo Balls, also known as Oreo Truffles, combine crushed Oreo cookies with creamy softened cream cheese, coated in melted chocolate and decorated with sprinkles or nuts for a perfect bite-sized treat. These no-bake snacks are chilled to set and can be customized with variations like peanut butter or mint flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 24 Oreo cookies (crushed)
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- 12 oz (340g) chocolate for coating (semi-sweet, milk, or white chocolate)
Decorations and Variations
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
- Chopped nuts (such as almonds or pecans, for rolling or topping)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (for peanut butter twist variation)
- Crushed peppermint candies or mint-flavored Oreos (for minty variation)
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos: Place Oreo cookies in a food processor or a large zip-top bag and crush until fine crumbs form. This creates the chocolatey base and texture for the Oreo Balls.
- Mix in the Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Oreos with softened cream cheese and vanilla extract (if using). Stir thoroughly until you get a dense, even mixture that holds together when pressed.
- Shape the Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking and allow easy cleanup.
- Chill the Dough Balls: Refrigerate the baking sheet with Oreo balls for at least 30 minutes to firm them up, which will make them easier to handle and coat.
- Coat the Balls in Chocolate: Melt your chosen chocolate using a microwave or double boiler until smooth. Using a fork or toothpick, dip each Oreo ball into the melted chocolate to cover completely. Shake off any excess chocolate and place the coated balls back onto the parchment paper.
- Decorate and Chill: Before the chocolate sets, decorate with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or drizzled additional chocolate if desired. Chill the coated balls again until the chocolate coating is fully firm, about 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- You can customize the flavor by mixing peanut butter into the Oreo and cream cheese mixture or rolling the balls in crushed peppermint candies for a minty twist.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking during chilling and coating.
- Store Oreo Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Let the balls come to room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
