Why you will love these Oreo Balls
Whether you are making these for yourself or a cookie exchange party, it will be hard to find an easier recipe for Oreo Balls. I cut the recipe in half and used 20 Oreos and half the amount of cream cheese typically required. The math works out to about the same number of Oreo balls as the number of Oreos you use, so you are very welcome to scale down this recipe further. Just to be clear, you’ll get roughly 1 Oreo Ball truffle for each Oreo cookie you use. So, scale this recipe up or down The next time I have an ounce or two of leftover cream cheese from making small batch cinnamon rolls or my cheesecake for two, I will make another small batch of Oreo balls. If you find yourself with a few remaining Oreos in the package, these are great to make! Plus, I also have cookies and cream cupcakes, and Oreo brownies, if you really need help using up those cookies.
Oreo Balls Recipe ingredients
With only 4 ingredients, it’s really hard to find a dessert or snack recipe that is easier to whip up.
Oreo Cookies. We need 22 oreo cookies, or similar cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies. Cream Cheese. Half a block (4 ounces) of cream cheese, softened almost to room temperature. White Chocolate. I really recommend using the white candy melts instead of real white chocolate, because they’re much easier to melt. I find them at the craft store, and I love that they can be melted over and over again until you’re done with the batch. You can also use almond bark, which is very similar; anything but real white chocolate, to be honest. Mini Chocolate Chips. In order to make half of the oreo balls chocolate, we’ll mix in ⅓ cup of mini chocolate chips. I prefer the mini ones because they’re easier to melt. This is entirely optional, and you can make the entire batch all white chocolate, if you prefer.
How to Make Oreo Balls
These cookie truffles are essentially just smashed Oreos mixed with cream cheese, rolled in balls, and dunked in chocolate.
Oreo Balls Recipe Tips
Holidays! You can amok these oreo balls in any shape to make them for any holiday. The video I made for this recipe features an egg shape for Easter. You can also decorate the balls with seasonal sprinkles, too! This is a great recipe for the entire family to get involved with. I highly recommend placing the cookies in a resealable bag and letting your kids crush the cookies. When working with cream cheese, always make sure it’s softened at room temperature to it’s easier to incorporate with the oreo cookies. To make sure all of the cookies are the same size, I use this small cookie scoop.
How to store Oreo Truffles
The best way to store Oreo balls is in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Heat is not an oreo truffle’s best friend. Keep these treats cool in the fridge and they’re ready to serve any time you need them.
Are you supposed to refrigerate Oreo balls?
If you like your chocolate outside layer to be a bit harder, you can store these balls in the refrigerator.
Can you freeze Oreo Balls?
Besides freezing the Oreo Balls to set the cookie, you can also keep them in the freezer before you want to add the outer shell.
How long are Oreo Balls good for?
Because Oreo balls are kept cold in the fridge, they last for 2-3 weeks in an airtight container. If you want to get a jumpstart on holiday baking, you can make these 3 months in advance and freeze them. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving. Want more? Receive the best ideas directly in your inbox and connect on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest! More Easy Truffle Recipes Sugar Cookie Truffles Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles Mashed Potato Truffles Red Velvet Truffles
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