Celebrate the festive season with these delightful Christmas Oreo Balls, a no-bake treat that’s sweet, chewy, and decadently dipped in white chocolate. They’re easy, adorable, and completely irresistible.
With just a few ingredients like Oreos, cream cheese, and white chocolate, Christmas Oreo Balls come together in under an hour and are perfect for gifting, party trays, or simply indulging at home.
Essential Ingredients for Christmas Oreo Balls
- OREO cookies – The heart of this recipe, these cookies provide a rich, chocolatey base with a creamy touch from the filling.
- Cream cheese – Softened and blended into the crumbs, it creates that luscious, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- White chocolate melting wafers – Perfectly smooth and sweet, they coat each ball with a festive, snowy finish.
- Seasonal sprinkles – The magic touch that makes each ball sparkle with holiday spirit.
How to Make Christmas Oreo Balls
Start by crushing your Oreos into fine crumbs, either with a food processor or the old-fashioned zip-top bag and rolling pin method.
Blend the Oreo crumbs with softened cream cheese until fully combined, then scoop and roll into bite-sized balls. Freeze briefly until slightly firm.
Melt the white chocolate wafers, dip each ball carefully using a fork, and tap off the excess chocolate for a smooth finish. Quickly decorate with seasonal sprinkles before the coating sets.
Chill until completely hardened and enjoy every dreamy, chocolatey bite!
Tips and Fun Variations for Perfect Christmas Oreo Balls
For a smoother dip, ensure your Oreo balls aren’t too cold when dipping into the melted chocolate, as extreme cold can cause cracking. If the mixture feels too soft while rolling, freeze briefly before dipping.
Get creative by turning these into mini snowmen: use mini Oreos for hats, a dab of chocolate for eyes and mouths, and a tiny orange sprinkle for the nose. Decorate while the chocolate coating is still wet so everything sticks beautifully.
Switch up the chocolate too—try milk or dark chocolate for a richer twist, or add a peppermint extract to the dough for a holiday flavor explosion.
Storing Your Christmas Oreo Balls Like a Pro
To keep your Christmas Oreo Balls fresh and delicious, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. If making ahead or saving leftovers, they freeze beautifully for up to two months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving to maintain their perfect texture and flavor.
Christmas Oreo Balls
Ingredients
- 8 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
- 36 OREO cookies with filling
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- Seasonal sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to begin. Crush the Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and rolling over them with a rolling pin. In a large bowl, blend the Oreo crumbs and softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until fully combined; if the mixture remains crumbly, knead by hand until smooth. Scoop the dough using a small cookie scoop and arrange portions onto the prepared baking sheet, then roll each into a smooth ball with your hands. Freeze the Oreo balls for 10 to 15 minutes until slightly firm but not hard. In the meantime, melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl by heating it in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each, until completely smooth. Using a fork, dip each chilled Oreo ball into the melted chocolate, tapping the fork gently against the bowl’s edge to allow excess chocolate to drip off for a clean finish. Employ a toothpick to assist in sliding the coated ball back onto the baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle with seasonal decorations before the chocolate sets. Allow the balls to harden completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Store the finished Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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