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Oreo Balls

Oreo balls are bite-sized delicacies with an Oreo-infused cream cheese wrapped in a rich chocolate coating. Decadent and delicious, they are a favorite no-bake treat.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package Oreo cookies about 36 cookies
  • 8 ounces cream cheese cut into pieces and softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cups dark or milk chocolate melting wafers we love the Ghirardelli brand
  • cups white chocolate melting wafers

Instructions
 

  • STEP ONE: Place Oreo cookies in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until they have been broken down into fine, even crumbs.
  • STEP TWO: Add the cream cheese and vanilla extract directly to the Oreo crumbs and pulse until the mixture combines evenly and comes together, making a “dough.”
  • STEP THREE: Use a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop balls of the Oreo mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use your hands to roll them into smooth balls, if desired.
  • STEP FOUR: Place the baking sheet with Oreo balls into the freezer to harden for about 20 minutes.
  • STEP FIVE: Once the balls are firmed up, place the melting wafers into a microwave-safe bowl. (Keep the milk chocolate and white chocolate wafers in separate bowls.)
  • STEP SIX: Heat in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the wafers are mostly melted.
  • STEP SEVEN: Stop heating and continue stirring until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
  • STEP EIGHT: Remove several Oreo balls from the freezer at a time. Use a fork to dip and roll each Oreo ball in the melted chocolate. Lift from the chocolate, tap to remove excess chocolate, and place on a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper to set.
  • STEP NINE: Continue dipping and setting Oreo balls - coat half of the balls in milk chocolate and half of the balls in white chocolate.
  • STEP TEN: When the balls are set (this only takes a few seconds), drizzle the top with the opposite type of chocolate for contrast. You could also top with crushed Oreo crumbs, sprinkles, chocolate curls, etc.
  • STEP ELEVEN: Serve immediately or store in a cool location until serving.

Notes

PRO TIP: You can make these ahead of time, but sometimes the chocolate forms condensation on the outside of it after it has been placed in the freezer. For the best presentation, serve Oreo balls within a couple of hours of making them and keep cool.
PRO TIP: Make sure you are using room temperature cream cheese so that you don’t end up with lumps in the filling.
PRO TIP: Use parchment paper to place the balls on so that they do not stick to the baking sheet.
PRO TIP: If you are working during the warmer months, you can place the dipped Oreo balls back into the freezer or refrigerator for a few minutes after dipping to help the chocolate set quicker.
PRO TIP: Reheat the chocolate for 15 seconds at a time if it begins to thicken too much for dipping.