Description
These festive Christmas Oreo Balls are a delightful holiday treat combining crushed Oreo cookies and creamy cream cheese, coated in luscious dark and white chocolate melting wafers, and adorned with colorful Christmas sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties and gift-giving, these no-bake truffles are quick to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 36 Oreos
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Coating
- 10 oz Ghirardelli Dark chocolate melting wafers
- 10 oz Ghirardelli White vanilla melting wafers
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Process Oreos: Add the Oreos to a food processor and pulse until they are finely crushed into crumbs.
- Combine with Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to the food processor containing the Oreo crumbs and pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly textured.
- Mix Thoroughly: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and use a rubber spatula to mix thoroughly, making sure all crumbs are evenly coated with cream cheese.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Scoop Balls: Use a mini cookie scoop (about 1.5 tablespoons) to portion out the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Shape Balls: Roll the scooped portions into smooth balls using your hands.
- Chill: Place the Oreo balls in the fridge or freezer for 30 minutes to firm up before coating.
- Melt Dark Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts or using a double boiler until smooth and silky.
- Coat with Dark Chocolate: Dip half of the chilled Oreo balls into the melted dark chocolate, ensuring full coverage. Immediately sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles before the chocolate sets, then place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt White Chocolate: Melt the white vanilla melting wafers using the same method until smooth.
- Coat with White Chocolate: Dip the remaining Oreo balls into the white chocolate coating, top with Christmas sprinkles immediately, and return to the baking sheet.
- Final Chill: Refrigerate the coated Oreo balls until the chocolate is completely firm, about 20-30 minutes. Serve cold or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- You can substitute the Ghirardelli melting wafers with any high-quality chocolate melts or chocolate chips.
- If you don’t have a food processor, place Oreos in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- The Oreo balls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week in an airtight container.
- Freezing the balls before dipping helps them hold their shape better when coated in chocolate.
- Be careful not to overheat the melting wafers to prevent seizing or burning the chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (melting and dipping chocolate)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas Oreo Balls, Oreo truffles, holiday desserts, no-bake treats, Christmas chocolates, Oreo recipes
