Description
A simple and delightful recipe for making Oreo Balls, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of Oreo cookies (about 36 cookies)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups chocolate chips (milk or dark)
- Sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Oreo cookies with the softened cream cheese until well blended.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- While the balls are chilling, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Dip each chilled Oreo ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated, and return them to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- If desired, sprinkle with festive decorations before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate the chocolate-coated Oreo balls until the chocolate is firm, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious Oreo Balls for Christmas!
Notes
- Store leftover Oreo Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate for coating.
- These make great gifts when packaged in decorative boxes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Oreo Balls for Christmas