Oreo Balls

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By Angela Harris


White Chocolate and Chocolate Oreo Balls

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The Oreo Balls Recipe Is Great Because...

If you haven't tried Oreo balls, you're missing out. Oreo balls are a decadent, rich, delicious dessert . Most people make Oreo balls as a special treat for the holidays, especially Christmas. The Oreo balls recipe is sometimes referred to as the unappetizing title 'Reindeer Droppings' around Christmas time. I also like to make Oreo ball at Easter, because they remind me of chocolate Easter eggs.

If made correctly, the Oreo balls recipe will result in a slightly crunchy outer coating of either chocolate or white chocolate. The center is a gooey, delicious delight made up of crushed Oreo cookies and cream cheese.

There are several reasons why I like to make Oreo balls. First, of course, Oreo balls are sinfully delicious.

Second, they are rich enough that most people will eat only a few. So Oreo balls make great treats for parties or get togethers because they go a long way.

Third, the Oreo balls recipe is pretty inexpensive to make. Since this recipe makes about 3 or 4 dozen, it is a bargain.

The Oreo balls recipe consists of four simple ingredients. Most of us have at least some of the ingredients sitting in our kitchens already.

This is a no-bake dessert recipe! I love these types of recipes, especially during the holidays. It frees up precious space in my ovens. Even though I have two, I never seem to have enough room.

This is a make ahead dessert recipe! The Oreo balls recipe can be made ahead in a couple of ways. First, leave the Oreo cookies mixture in the refrigerator or freezer until you are ready to dip them in chocolate. Or go ahead and make them and then put them back in the refrigerator or freezer to eat whenever you like. The Oreo balls will keep in the freezer for about 3 or 4 months. Be sure to store Oreo balls chilled in an airtight container or sealed plastic bag.

The last reason that I keep the Oreo balls recipe in my recipe file is because Oreo balls are easy to make. And the Oreo balls recipe is very versatile. It can also be adapted to contain less fat and calories. See below for variations on this easy recipe.


Oreo Balls Recipe Ingredients

Oreo Balls Recipe Ingredients

  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese or whipped cream cheese
  • 18 ounces package of Oreo cookies, crushed
  • 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon shortening



Oreo Balls Recipe Instructions

Mix cream cheese with electric mixer until fluffy. Add the crushed Oreos and beat on high until well mixed. Chill for at least 2 hours in the freezer. Then roll Oreo cookie mix into one inch Oreo Balls.

Next, melt the chocolate chips and shortening with a double boiler or in the microwave.

Dip the Oreo balls completely into the melted chocolate using tongs or a toothpick.

Put on wax paper. After the Oreo balls harden, keep them in the refrigerator.

Makes about 3 or 4 dozen Oreo Balls, depending on the size

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Oreo Balls Recipe Tips and Variations

Oreo Balls variations: Use melted almond bark or white chocolate chips instead of chocolate chips to dip the Oreo Balls.

Try different versions of sandwich cookies to make Oreo Balls- Oreo mint cookies, peanut butter sandwich cookies, or vanilla sandwich cookies are some delicious choices.

Don't use double stuffed Oreos for Oreo Balls. Be sure to use regular Oreo cookies.

To make the Oreo Balls a little less unhealthy, substitute low-fat Oreo cookies and low-fat cream cheese.

Don't skip the shortening. It makes the chocolate slightly thinner and smoother. It is much easier to use with the added shortening.

Oreo Balls Recipe Comments

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Stacie Naczelnik profile image

Stacie Naczelnik  says:
2 months ago

These sound good! When I need some decadence, I'll have to remember this recipe.

LdsNana-AskMormon profile image

LdsNana-AskMormon  says:
2 months ago

Oh My!

I have a son, who truly believes that Oreo cookies are one of the four main food groups! He turns grouchy when we are not only out of milk, but more importantly - OREO COOKIES! LOL

I will admit it... I have never heard of this recipe before. But most certainly I will make these this week while he is on Spring break and I will report back from the best critic I know when it comes to anything with the name "Oreo" attached to it.

These sound wonderful... and they better be! Or we are both in trouble... LOL

tDMg
LdsNana-AskMormon

Whitney05 profile image

Whitney05  says:
2 months ago

My mom made this around Christmas! They're GREAT!

Hope Wilbanks profile image

Hope Wilbanks  says:
2 months ago

Oh my word! These sound WONDERFUL!! I need to pass this recipe on to my sister. She's the dessert-maker in the family. ;)

Bonnie Ramsey profile image

Bonnie Ramsey  says:
2 months ago

I must try these! I love to make the Reese's peanut butter balls like this so these should be just as easy. The only problem I have had with the Reese's balls is keeping them from getting eaten before they are dipped. I would think I will have the same problem with these, right? LOL. Thanks for the recipe! Adding this to my recipe folder from the HubLove contest!

Bonnie

In The Doghouse profile image

In The Doghouse  says:
2 months ago

Angela

These sound so incredible! We will definitely try this recipe! Thanks for sharing.

Whitney05 profile image

Whitney05  says:
2 months ago

Oh, and I'd like to add to anyone thinking about making them, that you can't taste the cream cheese.

SirDent profile image

SirDent  says:
2 months ago

Thumbs up!!!!!!!!

Bonnie Ramsey profile image

Bonnie Ramsey  says:
2 months ago

Thanks, Whitney! But it wouldn't bother me if we could! I could eat a truckload of the stuff just spread on an English muffin! MMMMM

Bonnie

Angela Harris profile image

Angela Harris  says:
2 months ago

Thanks for the comments, everyone.LdsNana, If your son loves Oreos, he will devour Oreo balls. Let me know how it goes. I hope we don't get in trouble. ;)Bonnie, yeah, it's hard to make these fast enough to keep up with everyone eating them.

Eileen Hughes profile image

Eileen Hughes  says:
2 months ago

Gee these sound yummy. I had never heard of them before. have to try them out thanks for sharing

monitor profile image

monitor  says:
2 months ago

Yummy. Thank you.

Mon.

sdorrian profile image

sdorrian  says:
2 months ago

I've never heard of Orea balls. They sound awesome!! I can't wait to try them.

Angela Harris profile image

Angela Harris  says:
2 months ago

I hope everyone tries out the Oreo balls recipe soon. They are a favorite of mine.

rmr profile image

rmr  says:
2 months ago

Wow!!! These definitely go into the dessert rotation! Thanks!

Decrescendo profile image

Decrescendo  says:
2 months ago

Looks Great. Now I’m hungry

RUTHIE17 profile image

RUTHIE17  says:
3 weeks ago

Just found this page today, printed it and made them for my daughter's birthday dinner as a bonus dessert. Everyone loved them! Definitly will make them over and over again in the future.

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