Description
Playful bunny butt oreo balls showcase whimsical Easter charm with adorable cookie treats. Sweet chocolate-coated spheres delight guests with charming rabbit-inspired design, providing delightful dessert you’ll love serving.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (14 ounces/397 grams) package Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- 8 ounces/227 grams cream cheese, softened
Coating Ingredients:
- 12 ounces/340 grams white chocolate or white candy melts, melted
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (for a fluffy tail effect, optional)
Decorative Ingredients:
- Mini marshmallows or candy pearls (for the bunny tail)
- Pink candy melts or pink sprinkles (for bunny feet details)
- Small white chocolate chips (for foot decoration, optional)
Instructions
- Pulverize Oreo cookies, including filling, in a food processor until they transform into fine, uniform crumbs. Incorporate softened cream cheese and blend thoroughly until the mixture becomes a cohesive, dense dough that maintains its shape.
- Carefully form the mixture into uniform spherical shapes, using approximately one tablespoon per ball. Gently roll between palms to create smooth, round surfaces. Transfer to a parchment-lined tray and chill in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to solidify.
- Melt white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe container, heating in 30-second increments and stirring between each interval. Ensure complete liquefaction. If the consistency appears too thick, introduce a teaspoon of coconut oil or vegetable shortening to achieve a smoother dipping texture.
- Utilize a fork or specialized dipping tool to submerge each chilled ball into the melted white chocolate. Delicately remove excess coating by tapping. Restore to the parchment-lined surface. While chocolate remains wet, optionally sprinkle shredded coconut to create a fluffy texture.
- During the chocolate’s soft state, affix a mini marshmallow or candy pearl to each ball, representing the bunny tail. Melt pink candy melts and carefully pipe small oval shapes onto parchment paper for bunny feet. Once set, attach feet to each ball using a minimal amount of melted white chocolate. Add white chocolate chips as delicate toe pad accents.
- Allow decorated Oreo balls to rest at ambient temperature for 15 minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes until completely solidified. Serve these whimsical Easter-themed treats and delight in their charming appearance.
Notes
- Blend Oreos thoroughly to ensure a smooth, consistent texture without large cookie chunks that might disrupt the ball’s shape.
- Keep cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and a more uniform dough that holds together perfectly.
- Use cold hands or slightly dampened palms when rolling balls to prevent sticky mixture from clinging to your skin.
- Chill balls before dipping to maintain their round shape and prevent crumbling during chocolate coating.
- Choose high-quality white chocolate or candy melts for a smoother, more professional finish.
- Add coconut oil sparingly to thin chocolate, avoiding over-thinning which can make coating too runny.
- Work quickly when attaching decorative elements like marshmallow tails and candy feet before chocolate hardens.
- Store finished Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg