How to Make Oreo Cake Balls
Learn how to make oreo cake balls with this super easy recipe. These oreo cookie balls only require three simple ingredients and are seriously, the most delicious no bake treat!
Inspired by our love of Oreos, these cake balls are sure to become a family favorite! Classic oreo cookies, cream cheese and chocolate melting wafers are the three things that you need to pick up from the grocery stores.
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Why use oreos?
Oreo cookies provide a classic cookie crumble and flavour. As a busy mom, I like to find quick recipes like this to create fun treats for parties and gatherings.
For a gluten-free option, check out these easy Gluten-Free Oreo Cake Balls from my friend Bailey!
This oreo ball recipe is so much fun to make and really easy to customize for all kinds of parties and functions! Just using a different color of chocolate can help this easy treat coordinate with any event.
These would be great to pack up individually, wrap with a bit of baker’s twine and gift to friends and family over the holidays.
How to make oreo cake balls?
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Ingredients:
- Family sized pack of oreos, 36 cookies
- Cream cheese, softened
- White chocolate melts
Note: Reserve two tablespoons of oreo cookie crumbs for topping. I like to crush oreo cookies by placing them into a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to smash them into fine crumbs. You could also melt semi sweet chocolate chips and use them to drizzle over the cookie balls instead.
Instructions
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a cookie sheet with wax paper.
2. Place oreos in a stand mixer with paddle attachment.
3. Mix at low speed until all of the oreos are crushed into a fine oreo crumble. Tip: a food processor works well for this step too. Reserve 2 Tbsp for topping.
4. Add softened cream cheese to the mixing bowl.
5. Mix on medium speed until a soft dough forms.
6. Cover the dough in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
7. Remove the dough from the fridge and roll into tablespoon sized balls. Tip: a small cookie scoop can help to get uniform sized balls.
8. Place the balls in the freezer for 1 hour to chill.
9. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15 to 30 second intervals, checking and stirring each time so that the chocolate doesn’t burn.
10. Remove the cake balls from the freezer and dip them in the melted white chocolate. Tip: use a fork for dipping to help the excess chocolate drip from each ball.
11. Place cake balls on the prepared baking sheet and immediately top the melted candy coating with reserved oreo crumbs.
12. Place the chocolate balls in the fridge and allow them to harden completely before serving.
Store these yummy treats in a large freezer bag or airtight container at room temperature for a few hours. They can also be stored in the fridge for a week or freezer for up to three months.
Easily make this recipe into oreo cake balls by using sugar free oreos and chocolate instead..
TIPS FOR MAKING THESE SWEET TREATS
- Use Wilton candy melts for best results, the wafer chocolate melts the best. Add one teaspoon of coconut oil to other melted chocolate chips to help them melt and pour better.
- Lay the chocolate covered treat on a parchment lined baking sheet for easy moving and transporting before the chocolate has hardened.
- Place the chocolate in the fridge or freezer to completely cool before serving.
These oreo cookie balls are a fun addition to a holiday baking exchange this holiday season! Try using peppermint extract, milk chocolate chips, golden oreos, different colored candy melts, crushed candy canes, white chocolate drizzle or festive sprinkles for a totally different look.
You could totally have fun experimenting with melted chocolate red stripes, dark chocolate, peppermint candies and all sorts of festive holiday add-ons!
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Some of my kitchen essentials
- I love using this non-stick bakeware for all of my baking.
- These silicone mitts are perfect for grasping hot pans and baking dishes.
- This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
- These parchment paper bags are perfect for packaging and these large Rubbermaid food storage containers are great for storing baking in the freezer.
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How to Make Oreo Cake Balls
Ingredients
- Family sized pack of oreos 36 cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 12 oz white chocolate melts
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place oreos in a stand mixer with paddle attachment.
- Mix at low speed until all of the oreos are crushed into a fine oreo crumble.
- Add cream cheese to the mixing bowl.
- Mix on medium speed until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove the dough from the fridge and roll into tablespoon sized balls.
- Place the balls in the freezer for 1 hour to chill.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15 to 30 second intervals, checking and stirring each time so that the chocolate doesn't burn.
- Remove the cake balls from the freezer and dip them in the melted white chocolate. Tip: use a fork for dipping to help the chocolate drip from each ball.
- Place cake balls on the prepared baking sheet and immediately top with reserved oreo cookie crumbs.
- Place the chocolate balls in the fridge and allow them to harden completely before serving.
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