Description
Delightful Christmas Oreo Balls bring festive cheer to holiday gatherings with their rich chocolate and cream cheese coating. Guests will savor these sweet, irresistible bites that perfectly complement seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Base Ingredients:
- 1 package (14 ounces / 396 grams) Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- 12 ounces (340 grams) white chocolate, melted
- 12 ounces (340 grams) milk or dark chocolate, melted
Dairy Ingredient:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Decoration:
- Red and green sprinkles or colored icing
Instructions
- Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs, ensuring a uniform texture that will blend smoothly with cream cheese.
- Blend crushed Oreos with softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl, kneading until the mixture forms a cohesive, moldable consistency.
- Gently shape the mixture into uniform bite-sized spheres, using clean hands to roll each portion into smooth, round balls.
- Transfer the formed balls onto a parchment-lined tray, then chill in the refrigerator for approximately 25-35 minutes to firm up their structure.
- Melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until achieving a silky, glossy texture without lumps.
- Carefully immerse each chilled Oreo ball into melted chocolate, using a fork to lift and allow excess coating to drip off before returning to the tray.
- While chocolate remains wet, embellish with festive red and green sprinkles or holiday-themed decorative elements for a cheerful appearance.
- Allow chocolate-coated balls to set at room temperature or expedite hardening by placing in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- Store completed Oreo balls in an airtight container within the refrigerator, maintaining freshness for up to one week.
Notes
- Chill the Oreo mixture thoroughly before rolling to prevent sticky hands and ensure neat, uniform balls.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and easier mixing with crushed Oreos.
- Melt chocolate carefully using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts to prevent burning and achieve a silky dipping consistency.
- Swap regular Oreos with gluten-free or alternative cookie options for dietary restrictions, maintaining the same creamy texture and delicious flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg