Oreo Balls Recipe with 17 variations (2024)

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Oreo Balls are a homemade candy truffle where the center is made of crushed Oreo cookies and cream cheese. Use this Oreo Balls recipe to make these delicious no-bake treats!

Oreo Balls Recipe with 17 variations (1)When I first saw Oreo truffles, I was immediately intrigued. Sandwich cookies are one of my kids’ favorite cookies and these no-bake candies were so incredible. Years later, the basic Oreo Balls recipe has inspired so many more recipes with different flavors, decorations,and unique combinations. They are so simple to create and yet, they always have that “WOW” appeal when you make them for a party favor or hostess gift. Oreo Cookie Balls (as they are also known) are a perfect addition to any gathering or holiday.

How to Make Oreo Balls

You can make Oreo cookie balls with just a few ingredients: Oreos, cream cheese, and chocolate chips. And the best part is they are No-Bake!While there isn’t any baking required. You will need to freeze the Oreo balls before dipping them in melted chocolate and then chill the truffles. They are easy to make, but you do want to figure in the chilling time when making them ahead of time. Once you get the hang of it, it won’t take long before you are coming up with your own unique Oreo Truffles!

Oreo Balls Recipe

There is a printable recipe for Oreo Balls at the bottom of this page.

Ingredients:

  • 36 Oreo cookies
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 16 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, candy melts, or almond bark

Directions:

  1. Add the cookies to a blender or food processor.Close the blender or food processor, and pulse the cookies for a few seconds at a time until the cookies are broken down into fine crumbs.
  2. Spoon thecrushed Oreos into a medium mixing bowl. Add the cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese is completely blended with the crushed Oreos.
  3. Shape into 48 (1-inch) Oreo balls. Freeze the balls for 10 minutes.
  4. While the cookie balls are freezing, melt the chocolate according to the package instructions.
  5. Dip the chilled balls into the melted chocolate. Place the balls in a single layer on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
  6. If you wish, sprinkle the cookie balls with cookie crumbs, sprinkles, nuts, or nonpareils while the chocolate is still soft and warm.
  7. Refrigerate the Oreo Balls for 1 hour or until firm.

Store in a sealed container. You can store Oreo Balls in your refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or up to 3 months in the freezer.

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17 Oreo Truffles Recipes

For your own Oreo balls recipe inspiration, here are some of the best Oreo Truffles recipes I’ve found. Try one of these recipes for your next party or use them as inspiration to create your own unique Oreo Cookie Balls variation.

These Cherry Stuffed Oreo Truffles are perfectly patriotic for your Independence Day get-togethers. However, you could also top them with heart candies for Valentine’s Day.

Try these Red Velvet Oreo Truffles from Life Love Liz for a delicious way to enjoy this treat with the classic chocolate taste.

If you like strawberry shortcake, you will love these Strawberry Shortcake Stuffed Golden Oreo Truffles from Life Made Sweeter. This would be perfect to make as a summer treat.

Nothing beats something with the taste of salted caramel. These decadent Oreo Cookie Balls with Salted Caramel Sauce from Culinary Hill will really hit the spot.

Peanut butter and chocolate really go together like nothing else in my opinion. I can’t wait to try these Easy Peanut Butter Oreo Balls from It’s a Keeper.

Snack Works really got creative with their recipe for Raspberry Oreo Cookie Balls. This one sounds like I need to give it a try.

The first time I tried turtles (the candy, not the animal!) I was 5 years old. The nuttiness and caramel gooeyness of them had me hooked. That’s why I am going to make these Turtle Oreo Balls from The First Year.

You’ll be happy to have this recipe for 5 Ingredient Halloween Oreo Truffles from Chelsea’s Messy Apron when the holiday rolls around.

If you are a fan of dark chocolate, you can make your Oreo balls this way, too! Just follow the instructions at Honey and Lime for Dark Chocolate Oreo Balls.

Cooking a la Mel has something for coffee fans out there; Mocha Oreo Cookie Balls!

Nutella has an almost cult following so if you are in that group you will love these Nutella Truffles from Sugar Spun Run.

If you are feeling a little overloaded with chocolate so far, check out these Lemon Oreo Truffles from Simply Kierste Design. They are sure to be refreshingly different.

Boston Girl Bakes also has a cute little take on these sweet treats. Check out her recipe for No-Bake Funfetti Golden Oreo Truffles.

No list of chocolate recipes would be complete without one that includes the combination of mint and chocolate. Here’s a great recipe for Mint Oreo Truffles from Deliciously Sprinkled.

Alida’s Kitchen combined sweet and salty with her recipe for Pretzel Oreo Cookie Balls. The pretzels are in the balls themselves and sprinkled on top!

Take advantage of seasonOreo cookies to make unique Oreo balls like these Gingerbread Oreo Truffles!

Finally, I had to add a recipe for white chocolate lovers! Cravings of a Lunatic has an easy recipe for White Chocolate Oreo Balls to make.

Printable Recipe for Oreo Cookie Balls

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Oreo Balls

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Author: Alea

Recipe type: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Serves: 48

Ingredients

  • 36 Oreo cookies
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 16 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, candy melts, or almond bark
  • sprinkles or nonpareils (optional)

Directions

  1. Add the cookies to a blender or food processor. Close the blender or food processor, and pulse the cookies for a few seconds at a time until the cookies are broken down into fine crumbs.
  2. Spoon the crushed Oreos into a medium mixing bowl. Add the cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese is completely blended with the crushed Oreos.
  3. Shape into 48 (1-inch) Oreo balls. Freeze the balls for 10 minutes.
  4. While the cookie balls are freezing, melt the chocolate according to the package instructions.
  5. Dip the chilled balls into the melted chocolate. Place the balls in a single layer on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
  6. If you wish, sprinkle the cookie balls with cookie crumbs, sprinkles, nuts, or nonpareils while the chocolate is still soft and warm.
  7. Refrigerate the Oreo Balls for 1 hour or until firm.

Oreo Balls Recipe with 17 variations (4)

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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

Comments

  1. Linda Henry says

    Easy recipe, love the ideas.

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  2. Donna Stigler says

    Thanks for the variations! I made the basic recipe and added chopped pecans.

    Reply

  3. Mojoblogs says

    Wow! Oreo balls! I’ve tried something like this before but it was not covered in chocolate. Will definitely try this version soon. Thank you for sharing this one!

    Reply

  4. Ariana says

    Great recipe! I tried it, loved it.

    Reply

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Oreo Balls Recipe with 17 variations (2024)

FAQs

How do you reveal gender with Oreo balls? ›

Place Oreo in chocolate and use a spoon to spread on top. Remove from chocolate, (I use a fork) let excess drip back into bowl and place on lined cookie sheet. Repeat with all Oreos. Let chocolate set (you can place in fridge or freezer to speed it up) and enjoy a fun gender reveal with your family and friends!

Why are my Oreo balls falling apart? ›

Oreo balls are falling apart: The chocolate is too hot. Let the chocolate sit for a few minutes to slightly cool down and then try again.

Why are my Oreo balls soft? ›

Make sure you store the Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If you leave them on the counter, the chocolate will get soft. You want to make sure they are chilled until ready to serve.

Do Oreo balls need to be refrigerated? ›

One of the main ingredients in this Oreo cookie ball recipe is cream cheese, so they need to be refrigerated. They shouldn't sit at room temperature for more than two hours at a time. Store the cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for about two to three weeks.

Is Oreo a male or female? ›

Oreo Origin and Meaning

The name Oreo is a girl's name . Nabisco has never revealed the origins of their sandwich cookie brand name, but the prevailing theory is that it was derived from Oreodaphne, a genus in the laurel family.

How do you do peekaboo gender test? ›

A: With Peekaboo, all that is required for testing is a small blood sample from the mother. The blood sample can be provided as early as 6 weeks into a pregnancy. Our all-female lab technicians will carefully handle your sample, throughout every step of the early gender testing process.

Why was Oreo cereal discontinued? ›

In 2007, both companies ceased co-branding, which made the cereal impossible to produce. Kraft foods owned the copyrights to the name Oreo, yet Post owned the copyrights to the cereal recipe itself. Neither company wished to relinquish either rights; therefore forcing the cereal to become discontinued worldwide.

What is the middle of a Oreo called? ›

Crème filling contains small bits of Oreo cookie wafer.

Why are my Oreo balls cracking? ›

If you coat something that's super cold in something hot like melted chocolate, the center will expand quickly as it warms up, causing the ball to crack. The best way to avoid this is by using dough balls that are not super cold and melted chocolate that's not super hot.

How much does it cost to make Oreo balls? ›

My recipe makes 12 servings for just $1.09 per serving or about $13.11 for the entire recipe. The recipe is so simple. It's perfect for little hands to help. Just whip up the Oreo filling, roll them into balls, dunk them in melted chocolate, and drizzle with festive colors – easy peasy!

What were the soft Oreos called? ›

OREO Cakesters are a delicious, soft-baked twist on a classic sweet treat.

How to crush Oreos? ›

Take a heavy rolling pin and bang down on the bag of cookies. You can tap, whack, or roll the pin over the cookies. Keep doing this until the Oreos are as crushed as you'd like. You should get about 1 cup (100 g) of crushed Oreos.

Can you freeze Oreo balls in the freezer? ›

Because Oreo balls are kept cold in the fridge, they last for 2-3 weeks in an airtight container. If you want to get a jumpstart on holiday baking, you can make these 3 months in advance and freeze them. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

What happens when you freeze an Oreo? ›

I wondered how an Oreo could taste different—and, more importantly, how an Oreo could taste even better. Freezing it, that's how. The cookie gets perfectly snappy, and the creme takes on a bolder flavor and consistency.

Can you mail Oreo balls? ›

These Oreo truffles can be shipped, but it does require some extra materials. Most bakers who ship their treats prefer to use a cooler lined with ice packs, which is then placed in a cushioned/lined shipping box.

Can you ship Oreo balls? ›

Like any other truffle, these do soften if sitting at room temperature for hours. Make sure they stay in the refrigerator for as long as possible before transporting or laying them out to dig into. These Oreo truffles can be shipped, but it does require some extra materials.

How to check gender with baking soda? ›

The baking soda gender test includes just two simple steps: Mom-to-be puts a tablespoon or two of baking soda in a glass. Then, she adds some of her urine to the baking soda. If the combination fizzes, like a soft drink that has been shaken up, then she's supposedly having a boy.

How to reveal gender with food? ›

You can customize desserts like cupcakes, cookies, cake pops and M&M's with your chosen colors for a gender reveal. Alternatively, you can mix up a custom pink or blue punch for your guests to sip.

What pronouns are on Oreo cookies? ›

The three pack designs underscored the importance of gender expression and highlighted the pronouns "he/his," "she/hers" and "they/theirs" in support of transgender and non-binary communities.

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