If you love Oreos and need a quick, easy, and decadent treat, you have to make my Oreo ball recipe! My recipe has been continuously tested by myself, my team, and countless readers over the years, all with rave reviews! With just the right balance of crushed Oreos and cream cheese, the truffles are firm enough for dipping, but are soft and fudgy enough to melt in your mouth. They are the perfect treat for any holiday, to give as a gift, or just to make when you want something sweet!
A reader, Maria, says: “How can anything so simple be so delicious? My daughter said these tasted like an Oreo with a glass of milk! I made these for a cookie exchange, and everyone loved them…I drizzled green, red and white icing on them after dipping them in the white chocolate and they looked so Christmas-y.” ★★★★★
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3 Main Ingredients For Oreo Balls
These are the main ingredients you need to make these easy Oreo truffles. You can find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.
Oreos — I typically use one regular family-size package of Oreo cookies to make these cookie balls. You can reserve 1 tablespoon of the crushed cookies for garnish, if you wish. If you’d like, you can use gluten-free Oreos to make gluten-free Oreo balls.
Chocolate Coating — you have some options here, but the easiest type of chocolate to use for coating the Oreo balls is chocolate melting wafers. They are formulated in a way that hardens into a smooth and firm coating. Choose white chocolate, dark chocolate, or a mix of both! You can also melt chopped chocolate bars, almond bark, or candy melts if you prefer. Each of those products can vary in how thick or thin it is when melted, so have some coconut or vegetable oil on hand to thin it out if needed.
Cream Cheese — room temperature cream cheese will work best for this recipe because it will blend smoothly with the Oreo crumbs. Regular or reduced-fat cream cheese can be used, but avoid whipped-style cream cheese. Instead, opt for the classic block style.
Oreo Flavor Variations
These Oreo truffles are super easy to adapt by swapping out the type of Oreo used and adding a bit of additional flavoring.
- Lemon Oreo Truffles: Use Golden Oreos, add the zest of 1 lemon, and coat with white chocolate.
- Peppermint Oreo Truffles: Use mint Oreos, or you can add ⅓ cup of finely crushed candy canes to the Oreo mixture. Coat with white or dark chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Birthday Cake Truffles: Use birthday cake Oreos, stir in ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles, and coat with white chocolate and more sprinkles.
- Peanut Butter Oreo Truffle: Use peanut butter Oreos, or regular Oreos, and add three tablespoons of no-stir peanut butter with the cream cheese. Coat and top with chopped salted peanuts.
Pro Tips For Dipping And Decorating
For coating the Oreo balls, make sure the chocolate is the right consistency for easy coating.
- The chocolate should be warm for dipping. You want to keep the chocolate fluid so it coats the Oreo balls evenly. If it starts to firm up, pop it back in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds or place it over a pot of simmering water.
- Thin the chocolate if needed. If you’re using chocolate chips or candy coating instead of melting wafers, add ½ to 1 teaspoon of coconut oil, vegetable oil, or shortening to thin the chocolate out enough for an easier coating. It will also give your Oreo truffles a crisp shell that doesn’t immediately melt on your fingers.
There are lots of options for decorating Oreo balls! Just keep the timing in mind, because you may or may not want the coating to be set before you decorate.
- Decorate with a chocolate drizzle. Coat the Oreo balls fully, then let the coating harden before drizzling with the other types of chocolate. Use a mix of white, milk, or dark chocolate, or select a vibrant color of candy melt to match any holiday or theme.
- Decorate with sprinkles, salt, or cookie crumbs. Sprinkle the Oreo cookie balls immediately after dipping them so that your decorations stick and stay in place. This is a fun and easy way to make them festive for certain holidays like Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or Easter.
How Do I Keep Oreo Balls From Falling Apart?
Test the mixture before rolling it into balls to make sure it is sticky enough to hold together. If it doesn’t, mix in a tablespoon or two of milk until it does. Once the balls are shaped, they must chill. This firms up the cream cheese and keeps the cookie crumbs together. If you skip the chilling time, the balls will likely fall apart when you try to dip them into the melted chocolate.
How To Make Oreo Balls
Below, I’ve highlighted portions of the recipe in step-by-step process images along with instructions for making homemade Oreo Balls. You can find the full set of instructions in the recipe card below.
1. Crush the Oreos into fine crumbs using one of two methods. For a food processor, add the Oreos and pulse until very finely ground. Or, chop the Oreos then crush with a rolling pin on your cutting board until finely ground.
2. Place the Oreo cookie crumbs in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. (You can also use a hand mixer.) Add the softened cream cheese and beat them together until the mixture is sticky and well combined.
3. Scoop it into 1-tablespoon-sized balls. (A triggered scoop helps here!) Roll them into smooth balls between your palms and place them on a lined baking sheet or tray, cover, and chill for 1 hour or up to 2 days.
4. When you are ready to coat them, melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave or according to the package directions. If needed, thin it out with coconut or vegetable oil.
5. To dip each one, place one chilled Oreo ball on a skewer or the end of a fork and dip it in the melted chocolate, turning it to coat. Tap the skewer or fork on the side of the bowl to let some excess drip off, then place it on a sheet of parchment paper.
6. Immediately top with sprinkles or cookie crumbs if desired, then chill for an hour to let the coating harden. You can drizzle with more chocolate after they have chilled, if desired.
Oreo Balls Recipe
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Ingredients
- 38 Oreo cookies*
- 1 (8-ounce/226g) package cream cheese room temperature (226g)
- 1 cup white or dark chocolate melting wafers, semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped bars (180g)
- Optional Decorations: Oreo crumbs, melted chocolate drizzle, sprinkles
Instructions
- Place the Oreos in a food processor and pulse until ground into fine crumbs. (You can chop them and crush them with a rolling pin on your cutting board until the cookies are broken down to fine crumbs.)
- Transfer the crushed Oreos to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the cream cheese then beat on medium-low speed until combined. Use a spatula to scrape the bowl down and make sure there are no pockets of unmixed Oreos or cream cheese.
- Using a tablespoon-sized triggered cookie scoop, portion the Oreo mixture and roll into balls. (Each ball should be roughly 1-inch or about 20g.) Place the Oreo balls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate the balls for at least 1 hour to firm up or up to 2 days.
- Place the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, then stop and stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds, then stir once again. Continue to microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between each, until the chocolate is melted. (You can use a little vegetable oil to thin it out to a dipping consistency if the coating is too thick, but make sure to really whisk the oil in if doing so.)
- Dip each chilled ball in the candy coating using a skewer or fork, and place on a sheet of parchment paper to set. If you’re decorating the tops with Oreo crumbs or sprinkles, sprinkle those on immediately as the shells will harden quickly. Immediately top with any sprinkles or cookie crumbs (You can use a little vegetable oil to thin it out to a dipping consistency if the coating is too thick, but make sure to really whisk the oil in if doing so.), if desired.
- Chill the dipped balls for 1 hour or until set. If decorating with a chocolate drizzle, drizzle with melted chocolate once the coating is set. Oreo balls can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use regular Oreos, not Double-Stuf, for this recipe.
- Storing: Keep the Oreo balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- How to serve: These are a great addition to cookie platters during the holidays! You can serve them straight from the fridge if you prefer firmer truffles, or you can let them sit at room temperature for a few hours for softer truffles.
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How To Store
Refrigerating: Oreo balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Freezing: Once the coating has set, place them in a freezer container. They are best if enjoyed within 1 month of freezing.
Make-ahead: The dough can be rolled into balls, covered, and refrigerated for 2 days before coating in chocolate. The assembled Oreo balls keep well for 2 weeks, so they are great to make in advance!
Frequently Asked Questions
Regular Oreos work best for this recipe and easily blend into fine crumbs. Double or triple-stuffed cookies will have too much cream filling and can make the mixture greasy, so save those for snacking.
Make sure your candy melts are fully melted and smooth, but not too hot. Using a skewer, dip and spin the Oreo ball so that it is completely covered. Hold the skewer on the edge of the bowl and gently tap or use a spoon to remove excess chocolate. Use a fork to help lift the Oreo ball off the skewer and transfer it to the wax paper or parchment paper so that the hole from the skewer is at the bottom. Apply your decorations immediately so that they easily stick to the melty chocolate.
It’s likely that the coating you used didn’t like the temperature change when you put them in the fridge to set. You can leave them out at room temperature for 30 minutes and then chill them to help avoid that in the future!
More Oreo Recipes To Try
This decadent 3-layer Oreo cake is packed with cookies in the cake layers and the frosting. It’s the ultimate cookies and cream dessert!
My Oreo cupcakes are a popular dessert for any party! Fluffy vanilla cake has crushed Oreos folded in and then gets topped with a rich Oreo buttercream.
My easy no-bake Oreo pie is perfect for holidays and summer potlucks. Just press in the Oreo crust, and whip together cream cheese, cream, and chopped cookies for the filling!
Oreo cheesecake bars are a great dessert to feed a crowd, and they don’t require the fuss of baking a whole cheesecake! Make them a day or two in advance for easy prep.
It doesn’t get much easier than chocolate covered Oreos! Simply choose your favorite Oreo flavor, coat them with melted chocolate, and enjoy.
If you’ve tried this Oreo balls recipe, then don’t forget to rate it and let me know how you got on in the comments below. I love hearing from you!
Dawn says
Made these at Christmas and they didn’t last long everyone loved them. Thanks again for an other yummy treat!
Maria Larkin says
How can anything so simple be so delicious? My daughter said these tasted like an Oreo with a glass of milk! I made these for a cookie exchange and everyone loved them. I’m making them again for Christmas Eve… I drizzled green, red and white icing on them after dipping them in the white chocolate and they looked so Christmas-y. Thank you for such a yummy recipe🎄🎅🏻!
Sandra says
Hi John! I’ve just discovered your channel and so far I love your recipes and your cheerful, self-deprecating personality, too! For this recipe, I was wondering you have a thought on how essential it is to use full oreos rather than just skipping straight ahead to buying oreo crumbs? Would the difference in texture without the creme filling be devastating, do you think? Just curious! Thanks! I’m going to make these for my soon-to-be four-year-old niece’s bday in a couple of weeks. 🙂
angel soto says
it’s incredible how organized and well made is everything that you do. I’m from Mexico and I love the desserts that you make as well as dedication and I really wish the best for you.
Kristi Mutnick says
Delicious + fun and easy to make! My daughter (age 10) and I made 3 batches for the teachers’ holiday cookie exchange at her school. It took a bit of practice to make them look pretty after dipping, but we got the hang of it. They’re very rich, so we’ll use a smaller cookie scoop next time. I’m thinking ahead to other holidays and topping with red sprinkles for Valentine’s Day, green for St. Paddy’s Day, etc. Thank you!
Julianna says
Yummy! I just made these for an Army Christmas party and the soldiers and their families loved them! Thanks for taking the time to share these great recipes with us!
Jodie Paradis says
Hi John.
Am I better off freezing these before dipping them (thawing and dipping at a later date) or does it matter?
jkanell says
I would freeze before dipping.
Elaine says
I made them for my office Xmas party and they came out so good and fancy. Too bad I cannot upload a picture of them, white, dark chocolate drippings, so decadent. Thanks John, you are the bomb! WTB, you remind me so much of my nephew Gabriel, his good looks and that smile! Glad I found you on YouTube, we are mesmerized by your videos and we are big fans!