Christmas Oreo Balls
The holidays are the perfect time to bring out sweet treats that are fun to make and even better to eat. One of my absolute favorite festive creations has to be Christmas Oreo Balls.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Food processor (optional)
- Spatula
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
- Fork or dipping tool
- Cooling Rack (optional)
Ingredients
For the Oreo Balls:
- 36 Oreo cookies about 1 package
- 8 oz 225 g cream cheese, softened
For the Chocolate Coating:
- 12 oz 340 g semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped or in chips
- Optional toppings: festive sprinkles crushed candy canes, or white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
Step 1: Crush the Oreos
- Place all the Oreo cookies in a food processor.
- Pulse until the cookies are finely crushed into crumbs.
- Pro Tip: If you don’t have a food processor, place cookies in a large zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin. Make sure to crush evenly for smooth Oreo balls.
Step 2: Mix with Cream Cheese
- Transfer the crushed Oreos to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the softened cream cheese to the crumbs.
- Use a spatula to fold and mix until fully combined into a thick, uniform dough.
- Pro Tip: Don’t overmix—stop when there are no streaks of cream cheese visible. This keeps your Oreo bites light and creamy.
Step 3: Form the Balls
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms into a smooth ball.
- Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Continue until all the mixture is used.
- Pro Tip: Chill the balls in the fridge for 15–20 minutes before dipping. This helps them hold their shape when coated in chocolate.
Step 4: Melt the Chocolate
- Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler.
- Melt gently, stirring every 30 seconds in the microwave, until smooth.
- Pro Tip: Whisk continuously if using a double boiler to prevent lumps and scorching.
Step 5: Dip the Oreo Balls
- Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled Oreo ball into the melted chocolate.
- Let excess chocolate drip off, then place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add optional toppings like sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or a drizzle of white chocolate while the coating is still soft.
Step 6: Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate the dipped Oreo balls for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Once set, transfer to a serving plate or store in an airtight container.
- Enjoy these festive Oreo Christmas treats with friends, family, or as part of your holiday dessert spread!
Notes
Nutritional Value (per serving — 1 Oreo ball)
- Calories: ~110
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 70mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 13g
- Sugars: 9g
- Protein: 1g