Festive Christmas Oreo Balls
These easy-to-make Christmas Oreo balls are the perfect festive treat! Rich, chocolatey Oreo cookie dough is rolled into balls, dipped in white chocolate, and decorated with red and green candy melts.
Equipment
- Food processor (or zip-top bag and rolling pin)
- Medium Bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Microwave-safe bowls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces) Oreo cookies
- 8 ounces Cream cheese softened
- 12 ounces White chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Red candy melts
- 0.5 cup Green candy melts
- As needed Sprinkles Optional
- 1-2 teaspoons Milk Optional, if mixture is too dry
Instructions
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos: Pulse Oreos in a food processor until finely crushed. Alternatively, crush in a bag with a rolling pin.
- Combine with Cream Cheese: In a bowl, mix crushed Oreos and softened cream cheese until a dough forms. Add a teaspoon of milk at a time if needed.
- Roll into Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt White Chocolate: Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip and Set: Dip each Oreo ball in melted white chocolate, tapping off excess. Place back on the baking sheet.
- Melt Candy Melts & Decorate: Melt red and green candy melts separately. Drizzle over the slightly set white chocolate in a festive pattern. Add sprinkles if desired.
- Chill Again: Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to set the chocolate completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of peppermint extract to the Oreo and cream cheese mixture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.