Easy Oreo Balls

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Dark chocolate oreo balls with white chocolate drizzle.

Prep Time: 30

Total Time: 2

Servings: Oreo balls

Calories: 79kcal

These 3-ingredient Oreo balls are easy, yet effortlessly impressive holiday treats that you can customize and flavor many different ways!

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Ingredients

Classic Version:

1 package (14oz/400g) Oreo cookies Note 1
8 oz (225g) cream cheese softened
8 oz (225g) semi-sweet chocolate Note 2

Peanut Butter Version:

1 package (14oz/400g) Oreo cookies
10 oz peanut butter Note 3
8 oz (225g) semi-sweet chocolate

Funfetti Mascarpone Version:

1 package (14oz/400g) Golden Oreo cookies
5 oz Mascarpone cheese Note 4
1/2 cup (80g) sprinkles
8 oz (225g) white chocolate

Instructions

Crush Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs. (No food processor? No problem. Place the cookies in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.)
Add softened cream cheese (or peanut butter, or mascarpone cheese) and process until well combined.
Using a small cookie scoop, form 1-inch balls and arrange them on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper, or silicone mat.
Refrigerate (or freeze) for about 30 minutes to firm up.
Then roll each ball between your hands to smooth them out.
Gently melt chocolate in a microwave without breaking its temper. (TIP: Use a silicone cup for easy dipping!)
Now, working with one ball at a time, dip the truffles in melted chocolate, shake off excess chocolate and transfer back onto the baking sheet.
Let the chocolate set for at least 30 minutes, then package them up and refrigerate.
To decorate, feel free to drizzle some chocolate on top, sprinkle some crushed cookies, sprinkles or lemon zest, if desired.

Notes

Note 1: Use classic Oreo cookies (not double filling), either chocolate, golden or any other flavored ones.

Note 2: Chocolate bars work better than chocolate chips. Feel free to substitute almond bark or candy melts for chocolate.

Note 3: I prefer creamy peanut butter over chunky for a smooth texture. You can also use almond butter!

Note 4: Mascarpone cheese is softer than cream cheese, and 1-to-1 substitution yields a bit softer filling. That's why I recommend decreasing the mascarpone cheese a little bit.

Flavor Variations:
- For lemon Oreo truffles: add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon lemon zest into classic version with lemon Oreo cookies.
- For mint Oreo truffles: add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract into classic version with mint Oreo cookies.

Storing Instructions:
-Refrigerate Oreo balls (once the chocolate coating is fully set!) in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Freeze Oreo truffles in an airtight container for up to 1 month. To thaw, transfer the frozen Oreo balls into refrigerator to slowly thaw overnight.

Nutrition

Servings: 1 classic Oreo ball

Calories: 79kcal

Carbohydrates: 8g

Protein: 1g

Fat: 5g

Sugar: 5g

Sodium: 52mg