Description
These Christmas Oreo Balls are the perfect holiday treat: creamy, chocolatey, and incredibly easy to make. With a smooth Oreo-cream-cheese center coated in melted chocolate and finished with festive sprinkles, these bite-sized truffles add instant magic to any cookie tray. They’re fun to decorate, require no baking, and come together in under an hour.
Ingredients
For the Oreo Balls
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36 Oreo cookies (or any chocolate sandwich cookie)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla or peppermint extract
For the Coating
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12 oz white, milk, or dark chocolate
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Holiday sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or colored drizzle
Instructions
Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine, sand-like crumbs form.
(If you don’t have a processor, crush them in a bag with a rolling pin.)
Add softened cream cheese to the crumbs.
Blend or mix until it forms a thick, smooth dough that easily rolls into balls.
If using, add vanilla or peppermint extract.
Scoop small portions (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll into smooth balls.
Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes so they firm up.
Chilled dough is easier to dip and keeps its shape.
Melt your chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl using 20–30 second bursts, stirring until silky.
Use a fork or dipping tool to coat each chilled ball in melted chocolate.
Tap off excess chocolate and place the coated balls back onto the tray.
Add sprinkles immediately before the coating sets.
Allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature or chill again for faster setting.
Notes
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Softened cream cheese is key for a smooth filling.
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Always chill the rolled balls before dipping — it prevents melting or crumbling.
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Decorations must be added right after dipping or they won’t stick.
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If the melted chocolate thickens, reheat briefly to thin it back out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 110Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 2g