Embrace the festive spirit with these irresistibly sweet and creamy Christmas Oreo Balls
You’ve probably tasted a couple of cake balls before. And if you’re like me, you were probably intimidated. How could they pack so much deliciousness in one little cake ball? Then I found this recipe for Oreo Balls. I love that I can make these with my children—I’ve found that they love to get their hands dirty, and rolling the dough into balls provides some good dexterity practice. And I love that they don’t look—or taste like—my children made them. They have an elevated taste, which is not something you always hear in the same sentence as Oreos. Delicious, yes. Elevated? Not until I discovered this recipe.
While these are great desserts for festive occasions like Christmas, you don’t have to make them a once-a-year treat. Create a tray of various desserts and include these Oreo Balls, Chocolate Rum Balls, and some Pavlova. Or you could have a ball with a themed night, which the kids (and adults) might love: cheese balls for appetizer, Meatballs for the entree, and Oreo Balls for dessert. And, if you really want to stretch out the theme, a Whiskey Highball for sipping. For some, that might be too many balls in the air, but for me, I just like to keep the (Oreo) balls rolling.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Crunchy on the outside and creamy in the middle, these Oreo Balls practically scream party. They’re fun to make and fun to eat—and they’re just waiting for your creativity in flavor and decoration.
Ingredients
- 36 Oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups milk chocolate drops
- 2 cups white chocolate drops
- ¼ cup Christmas-colored sprinkles
How to Make – The Steps
Step 1: Place all the Oreos into your food processor and pulse until they turn into coarse crumbs.
Step 2: Add the cream cheese to the food processor with the Oreo crumbs and blend until it forms a cohesive, sticky ball.
Step 3: Using a cookie scoop or by hand, shape the dough into smooth balls. Arrange them on a lined baking sheet and put them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Once the balls have chilled, melt the chocolate in two separate bowls. Dip each ball into the chocolate; you can use both milk and white chocolate for variety. Don’t forget to attach sprinkles to the balls while the chocolate is still wet.
Tips & Tricks for Perfect Oreo Balls
- Leave half of the balls in the refrigerator to chill while you’re dipping the other half. This will make sure you’re not dipping sticky, warm-temperature balls.
- You might buy a candy dipping tool, or you can use a spoon.
- To drizzle chocolate, you can use a spoon or a squeeze bottle.
FAQs
Regular Oreos are best because they have the right proportion of sandwich to filling. You can also try the Mint Oreos.
Look in the pantry and let your imagination be the guide; options include chocolate chips, crushed cookies, mini marshmallows, cinnamon, or nutmeg.
Chill—but don’t freeze—the Oreo balls.
Serving Suggestions
Christmas Oreo Balls are best served chilled. Use a decorative platter surrounded by a sprinkle of crushed Oreo cookie crumbs for a festive touch. For individual servings, place each ball on a mini cupcake liner to create an easy grab-and-go party treat.
Make Ahead and How to Store
These Christmas Oreo Balls have a present for you: they’re easy to prep ahead. You can make and store them in the refrigerator for several days and take them out when you need them. It’s the same drill for leftovers: store in an airtight container in the fridge and serve chilled.
Christmas Oreo Balls
Ingredients
- 36 Oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups milk chocolate drops
- 2 cups white chocolate drops
- 1/4 cup Christmas-colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Place all the Oreos into your food processor and pulse until they turn into coarse crumbs.
- Add the cream cheese to the food processor with the Oreo crumbs and blend until it forms a cohesive, sticky ball.
- Using a cookie scoop or by hand, shape the dough into smooth balls. Arrange them on a lined baking sheet and put them in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Once the balls have chilled, melt chocolate in two separate bowls. Dip each ball into the chocolate; you can use both milk and white chocolate for variety. Don't forget to attach sprinkles to the balls while the chocolate is still wet.
