There’s some magical X-factor in Oreos that makes them the perfect ingredient for all sorts of desserts! My Oreo Cake recipe is one of the most popular posts on the blog and if you’ve ever blended some into a milkshake you know it’s AMAZING!
I covered these with candy melts but you can choose white and or dark chocolate for dipping. If you’re using chocolate tempering it will give you a crisp shell that doesn’t melt on your fingers right away.
Pro Tips for making the best Oreo Balls
- You don’t need a food processor to make these! Place the Oreos in a plastic bag and crush with a can or rolling pin.
- If you forgot to leave your cream cheese out to warm up don’t worry. Remove from packaging and microwave for 30 seconds at half power. If it’s still firm then flip it over and do a 20 second burst at half power.
- If you don’t want to bother with the dipping just skip that step. You can roll the balls in cocoa powder or more Oreo crumbs after forming and call it a day.
- Sometimes candy melts can be a bit thick then melted. if this happens to you just whisk in a teaspoon of vegetable oil at a time until it’s reached dipping consistency.
- This recipe works with nearly every type of cookie so experiment and have fun!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is candy melt?
Candy melts are chocolate-like but not made with cocoa butter and are VERY easy to melt without burning. You also don’t need to temper them in order for the coating to set firm.
Chocolate is amazing but a bit finicky to temper. If you just melt it and dip the balls in it will harden SLIGHTLY but melt as soon as you touch it and it will not have that crisp crack when you bite into it.
Can you dip these in chocolate without tempering?
YES! Just store in the fridge and serve cold. They will be great but melty at room temp. So chill and eat quickly. 🙂
How can I make Oreo balls without a food processor?
Just place the Oreos in a large sealable plastic bag and smash with a can or rolling pin.
Can these be crunchy?
For an extra crunch just leave some large bits in the mix. Pulse or smash less. Or you can chop a few Oreos by hand and mix thos larger pieces in.
How long do Oreo Balls Keep for?
these will keep for 3 days at room temp (if it’s not too warm), 3 weeks in the refrigerator, 2 months in the freezer. They should always be stored in a covered container.
How to make Oreo Balls
1. Add the Oreos to your food processor and pulse until cut into small crumbs. Reserve a tablespoon of the crumbs for decoration.
2. Add Oreo crumbs and room temperature cream cheese to a large bowl and mix until combined. I use my stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment but you can use an electric mixer or even a spatula.
3. Roll small balls in the palms of your clean hands and transfer to a large dish or baking sheet to chill for an hour.
4. Once chilled and firmed up add the candy melt to a small bowl and melt in the microwave. You can add a bit of vegetable oil to thin it out to dipping consistency if needed but make sure to mix well.
5. Dip the chilled balls in the candy melt using a skewer. If the candy melt is a bit thick use a spoon to remove the excess by twirling the ball against it. Transfer to
6. Sprinkle the tops of each ball with some of the reserved Oreo crumbs or drizzle with chocolate.
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Oreo Balls
Ingredients
- 38 oreos One 14oz package
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup white candy melt Or chocolate
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate optional, for decorating
Instructions
- Pulse the Oreos in a food processor until only small crumbs remain. You can also smash by hand using a rolling pin or can. Just place in a sealable bag first.
- Transfer Oreos to a mixing bowl and add the room temperature cream cheese then mix until combined. Use a spatula to scrape the bowl down and make sure there are no pockets of unmixed Oreos or cream cheese.
- Use your clean palms to roll balls of the Oreo mixture. Each ball should be roughly an inch to an inch and a half in diameter or about 20 grams. Place balls on a large dish as you go.
- Chill the balls for about an hour so they firm up.
- In a small bowl melt the candy melt. You can use a vegetable oil to thin it out to a dipping consistency but make sure to really whisk the oil in if doing so.
- Dip each ball in the candy melt using a skewer and place on a sheet or parchment paper to set. If you're decorating the tops with Oreo crumbs you need to sprinkle those on immediately as the shells will harden quite fast.
- If you're decorating with a chocolate drizzle then melt a few tablespoons of chocolate in the microwave and drizzle with a spoon or use a piping bag with the tip snipped off.
Video
Notes
- You don't need a food processor to make these! Place the Oreos in a plastic bag and crush with a can or rolling pin.
- If you forgot to leave your cream cheese out to warm up don't worry. Remove from packaging and microwave for 30 seconds at half power. If it's still firm then flip it over and do a 20 second burst at half power.
- If you don't want to bother with the dipping just skip that step. You can roll the balls in cocoa powder or more Oreo crumbs after forming and call it a day.
- Sometimes candy melts can be a bit thick then melted. if this happens to you just whisk in a teaspoon of vegetable oil at a time until it's reached dipping consistency.
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!
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!
Hi John.
Am I better off freezing these before dipping them (thawing and dipping at a later date) or does it matter?
I would freeze before dipping.
Hi John!
I tried these yesterday because I want to make them for a Xmas school fundraiser. I used the dark chocolate creme oreos, but otherwise followed your recipe exactly. The mix stuck to my hand somehow and, on your video, yours didn’t. Was the cream cheese too warm you think? Maybe the dark creme oreos have a different consistency. They were also not very sweet, though that may be fixed when I dip them in the candy melts. I’ve never used candy melts, I was going to use Callebaut white chocolate for my batch at home (I won’t do it for the fundraiser though, it’s expensive! LOL). What do the candy melts taste like?? Are they similar to chocolate? Anyway… sorry for the long rant. Lastly, since I am a true Argentinean, I was going to try this recipe adding dulce de leche to the batter. We have a very traditional cake in Argentina called “chocotorta” where you mix cream cheese with dulce de leche and build a cake with chocolate cookies. OMG. I almost never make it because (like you with cream cheese frosting) bad things happen! LOL. I’ll tell you how it turns out!
THat’s a bit odd. You can always chill the mixture a bit if things are getting messy. Candy melts taste like those cookies dipped in white stuff you can buy at the store. Hard to describe but kind of like white chocolate, but not all natural…
I took a different approach with the shaping. Instead of rolling them into balls, I made them into thin bars. Then I poured the melted white chocolate over the top and let it set. I then sliced them just before serving. I did this because 1) I was feeling a bit lazy and 2) my crowd likes things less sweet (less white chocolate on the surface). Turned out just as delicious but not as fancy hehe
Love the idea!
Easy, delicious, and fun to make! I can’t wait to make them with my grandchildren!
I am sooooooo going to make these and soon!!! And, you mentioned making an Oreo cheesecake? YES YES YES YES Please make one because if you put your stamp on it, I’ll know it will be super delicious!!!
Please do.
Thany you
Hi John, we dont have melts over here just chocolate, will I need to add anything to it like coconut oil or just leave it plain?
Please make an oreo cheesecake! My wife and I are huge fans of your videos and cheesecake.
I’ve made these many times and they are always a hit!
I make these today it was amazing!!!!, thank you for a great oreo ball recipe.
Thanks so much Rose!
My daughter and I had fun making these oreo balls. We followed the recipe exactly and they came out great! They are absolutely scrumptious and very decadent tasting, but oh so easy to make. They really impressed at my party.Thanks John for another great, delicious recipe!
Wow, it’s like an Oreo truffle! My boys and I love Oreos, they will love helping make these (ok, mostly eat)!