Small Batch Oreo Balls
Oreo balls are super easy to make and really delicious too. They are usually a holidays-only treat, but with this Small Batch Oreo Balls recipe you can indulge any time without filling your freezer with dozens and dozens of these irresistible truffles! The recipe makes 10-12 moderately-sized truffles and they store well in the fridge or freezer.
Ingredients
- 10 chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos or a generic variety)
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened (I prefer full fat)
- 5-6 ounces "almond bark" candy coating vanilla flavored or chocolate flavored
Instructions
- Use a food processor or a zip-top bag and a rolling pin to crush 10 Oreo cookies into very fine crumbs.
- Place the softened cream cheese into a medium-size bowl, add the Oreo crumbs, and stir until completely combined.
- Use a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon or cookie scoop to scoop out 10-12 Oreo balls. Place on wax paper in a small storage container and freeze for 1 hour (don't skip this step).
- Follow the instructions on your package of candy coating to melt about 5-6 ounces of chocolate (see notes). Dip each frozen Oreo ball into the chocolate using a toothpick or a fork and quickly allow the excess candy coating to drip away and place the Oreo ball on a piece of wax paper to set.If you are adding a topping like sprinkles or Oreo cookie crumbles, sprinkle these on immediately as the chocolate coating will set very quickly.If you plan to decorate with piped chocolate you will do this after the coating is completely set (see notes).
- Store finished truffles in the fridge (up to 1 week) or freezer (up to 1-3 months). Enjoy!
Notes
How Much Candy Coating Will I Need?
I find it's best to always have a little more candy coating available than you think you will need. If the coating is quite hot and the Oreo truffles are fresh from the freezer it will be easier to get a thinner coat of chocolate. As the chocolate cools the coating will become thicker for the last few truffles being dipped. I find that the vanilla candy coating tends to go on thicker than the chocolate flavored variety for some reason.
How Can I Make the Oreo Balls Look Neater?
I find working with very warm candy coating and frozen Oreo balls to be the best way to get neat truffles. It also helps to keep the size relatively small (I don't go larger than 1 tablespoon). If you start getting lumpy coating on the truffles, it's time to reheat the chocolate candy coating. The reheated chocolate coating might not have as much shine as at first, but it does help achieve neater truffles.
How Should I Decorate?
Use sprinkles, additional Oreo cookie crumbs, or a drizzle of chocolate (use a contrasting color) to decorate the finished truffles. Sprinkles, cookie crumbles, and anything that needs to "stick" to the candy coating should be added immediately after dipping the truffles while the coating is still melted.
Can I Try Different Flavors?
Absolutely--use the ratios listed above and have fun experimenting with different flavors of sandwich cookies and candy coatings. You can even add in a bit of peppermint extract for a festive flavor. Try subbing out some (or all) of the cream cheese for Nutella, peanut butter or maybe even Biscoff spread!
Nutrition Facts
Small Batch Oreo Balls
Amount per Serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
57
mg
2
%
Potassium
30
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
64
IU
1
%
Calcium
7
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.