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I whipped up these Oreo balls for our family's Christmas bash and now we can't imagine the holidays without them. They're minty, creamy, and every bite is a chocolatey jackpot. The cookie trays look extra cheery with these piled on. And seriously, watching kids' faces light up when they see 'em makes all that rolling totally worth it.
Beloved Holiday Favorite
Honestly, it's wild how a few basic things turn into something this awesome. It's even more fun with the whole crew—kids especially. They take sprinkle duty super seriously. Hand some out in cute boxes and your friends will be thrilled, no joke.
What Goes In
- Sprinkles: Go with about half a cup, grab those before you start dipping since timing matters.
- Almond Bark: A 16-ounce pack gives you plenty for dunking everything and a nice thick shell.
- Cream Cheese: Grab one 8-ounce block, let it get soft at room temp—it blends in way easier that way.
- Colored Candy Melts: Four ounces each of red and green if you're feeling fancy and want those holiday stripes.
- Mint Oreo Cookies: A family-size (15.5 oz) pack, crushed up real fine—that's our tasty base.
Time To Make
- Dip and Decorate
- Drop every chilled ball into melted chocolate. Use a fork to fish it out, let the extra drip off, then lay it on your parchment. Throw on sprinkles ASAP before the shell sets.
- Melt the Chocolate
- Break the almond bark into chunks. Microwave in short rounds—30 seconds each, mixing between blasts until totally smooth (figure about 2 minutes).
- Shape the Balls
- Grab your cookie scoop (1 tablespoon is perfect). Roll bits into balls with your hands and line 'em up on a sheet. Chill for a good half hour so they're firm.
- Prepare the Filling
- Blitz Oreos in the food processor till you've got tiny bits, no lumps. Mix in soft cream cheese until everything looks doughy—just a couple of minutes does it.
My Top Dipping Tricks
Almond bark's the secret—melts like a dream. If you do use candy melts, toss in a little oil, about a teaspoon or two per cup, so it's not too thick. Get those sprinkles and melts lined up next to you—otherwise you'll be scrambling! And honestly, using two forks? Game changer for covering and moving the balls.
Storing Tips
Just pop these treats in a sealed container and into the fridge—they'll keep all week. I make 'em early for gatherings and toss 'em in the freezer. They'll stay fresh for months. Bring out to the fridge the night before and they're perfect in the morning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why should I chill them?
Chilling keeps the cream cheese filling firm. It's fine for serving at room temperature for a few hours.
- → Can I try different Oreo flavors?
Absolutely! Mint is festive, but regular, golden, or other flavors work just as well.
- → What do I do if chocolate cracks?
Make sure the balls are very cold and chocolate isn't piping hot. Warm balls or overheated chocolate can lead to cracks.
- → Is it okay to prepare these early?
Yes! Store them in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
- → Why pick almond bark instead of chocolate?
Almond bark sets firmer and stays stable at room temperature. It's also much easier to use for dipping and coating.