Posted Jul 05, 2020, Updated Mar 31, 2024 I have been making this Oreo balls recipe for almost 20 years. It’s a simple, no-bake, four-ingredient recipe (including my secret ingredient) that results in an irresistible treat perfect for any holiday. Oreo truffles are a great no-bake treat to make in the summer, or as a quick and easy addition to your Christmas cookie trays (like these no bake chocolate peanut butter bars and these chocolate peanut butter balls) during the holidays. You can coat them in milk, dark or white chocolate or use colored candy melts & add sprinkles to make them festive for any occasion.
Oreo Balls Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions
Oreos. I recommend regular or double stuff Oreos in these Oreo cookie balls. Or, use fun Oreo flavors; golden, mint, birthday cake, etc. You can also use colored cookies during the holidays for a festive twist (topped with fun sprinkles of course). Choose a gluten-free cookie to make them gluten-free. You can also different brand sandwich cookies. We love the Trader Joes JoJo’s (especially using the peppermint ones at Christmas). Cream Cheese. Using full-fat cream cheese results in the most delicious, rich Oreo cream cheese balls. however you could use reduced fat if you’d prefer. You can also use vegan cream cheese for a dairy-free version. Vanilla Extract. This ingredient took this Oreo balls recipe from good to wow. Please don’t leave it out! It takes the flavor to the next level. You could also substitute other extracts for unique flavors such as peppermint for the holidays. Semisweet Chocolate. Use you favorite chocolate to coat these Oreo truffles. Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, colored chocolate melting discs for different holidays, etc.
How to Make Oreo Balls
These Oreo truffles are so easy to make, but as always, we’ll walk through the process step-by-step to ensure your success. And don’t forget to watch the video .
Make the Oreo Crumbs
Put the cookies in a food processor fitted with the “S” blade and process until they reach the texture of fine crumbs. If you don’t have a food processor, you can place the cookies in a plastic bag and smash them with a rolling pin until they are a fine powder. This is a fun way to let the kids help, although it takes longer and is significantly messier!
Make the Oreo Filling
In the bowl of a standing mixer, or in a large bowl with a hand-held mixer, beat the cream cheese, vanilla and sea salt together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Once the ingredients are combined well, scrape down the sides and gather the cream cheese mixture to the bottom of the bowl. Next, add the Oreo crumbs to the cream cheese and beat until combined. Next, line a large baking tray (or two medium trays) with wax paper. Then use a 1 Tablespoon measuring spoon or cookie scoop to measure and scoop the Oreo truffles. Then roll into Oreo cookie balls and set them in rows on the prepared baking sheet. Continue until all the Oreo mixture is used.
Freeze
Place the baking sheet lined with Oreo cream cheese balls into the freezer to harden for at least 30 minutes, and up to overnight. If you freeze them longer than 3 hours, cover them in plastic wrap or put them in an airtight container to avoid freezer burn.
Coat in Chocolate
Once the Oreo balls are frozen, melt the chocolate for coating either in the microwave or over a double boiler on the stovetop (preferred because it helps keep the chocolate warm throughout dipping). Dip hardened Oreo balls into the melted chocolate using a fork. Place back on the wax-paper lined baking sheet to harden. If desired, sprinkle with crushed Oreos, sprinkles, etc. while the chocolate is still wet and not yet set. Let set at room temperature for 60 minutes, or in the refrigerator or freezer for shorter to harden. If desired, drizzle more chocolate or white chocolate on top of the hardened Oreo balls for a finished look.
Serve
These Oreo truffles are best when served at room temperature. If you place them in the refrigerator or freezer to harden completely, remove them and give them enough time to come to room temperature before eating.
Store/Freeze
Store the Oreo balls in an airtight container or on a plate covered in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Or, freeze them in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Here are some commonly asked questions about making Oreo cream cheese balls. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
