Embrace the festive spirit with these irresistibly sweet Christmas Oreo Balls.
When the holiday season rolls around, I start feeling the urge to bake. But with so many other tasks piling up on the year-end to-do list, sometimes things call for something simple. These Christmas Oreo balls are perfect for such an occasion. They come together quickly and with minimal ingredients and no baking required. Even the kids can get involved in making them.
The flavors of these Oreo balls come together perfectly. You get a creamy filling, the hint of chocolate cookie, and then that crisp outer chocolate shell that snaps when you bite into it. They taste surprisingly refined for something you whip up in the food processor with just a few ingredients.
While these Oreo balls are a Christmas staple in my household, they are excellent all year round—including hot days when you don’t want to turn the oven on. If I’m making a dessert platter, I’ll often whip up a bunch of different truffles and add these to the assortment. They’re always a hit.
Tips and tricks for perfect Oreo balls
There are a few tips to keep in mind that make these Oreo balls even easier. First, leave half of the Oreo balls in the refrigerator to chill while you’re dipping the other half in chocolate. This helps prevent them from becoming sticky or soft to handle.
When it comes time to coat them, you can use a candy dipping tool for a clean finish or simply use a fork or skewer if that’s what you have on hand. To drizzle chocolate designs over the top of each Oreo ball, either a spoon or a squeeze bottle works well, depending on how precise you want the design to be.
How do I store leftovers?
Store the Oreo balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. If you’d like to make them ahead of time, they freeze well for up to 2 months. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet to harden in the freezer for 1 hour, then transfer to a freezer bag. Let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Serving suggestions
I love to include these Oreo balls on my holiday dessert tray with other treats. These Christmas Cookies are a classic crowd-pleaser, but if you’re not in the mood to bake, try this Christmas Chocolate Bark or some Peppermint Bark Popcorn. They make for thoughtful gifts, too!
Christmas Oreo Balls
Ingredients Â
- 36 Oreo cookies
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups milk chocolate drops
- 2 cups white chocolate drops
- 1/4 cup Festive sprinkles
InstructionsÂ
- Place all the Oreos into a food processor and pulse until they turn into coarse crumbs.
- Add the cream cheese to the food processor and blend until the mixture forms a cohesive, sticky ball.
- Using a cookie scoop or by hand, shape the dough into smooth balls. Arrange them on a lined baking sheet and put them in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Once the balls have chilled, melt the milk and white chocolate in two separate bowls. Dip each ball into the chocolate of your choice. Cover with sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.
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