Christmas Oreo Balls (3 ingredients)

One Is Never Enough

Show of hands if you agree that some of the best holiday desserts are the easiest desserts. Especially ones made with just 3 ingredients!

I’m all for simplicity this time of year and these decadent Oreo truffles fit the bill as well as Christmas crack, cake mix snickerdoodles, and Christmas cookie bars!

It’s super simple to turn my classic Oreo balls into Christmas Oreo balls which are perfect for all your holiday gatherings! Using Oreos, cream cheese, and melting wafers, you’ve got perfect little bite-sized treats that can be decorated as festive as you’d like!

I’ve done it with peppermint Oreo balls and snowman Oreo balls and now it’s time to add a little Christmas elegance to your Christmas dessert board. 

I’m keeping them basic by adding festive Christmas sprinkles on top which look so darn pretty, but you can jazz them up however you like!

Why This Recipe Works

• Delicious. They’re decadent, delicious, chewy, and chocolaty. One is never enough and they’re always the first things to go!
• Easy. They’re a no-bake dessert made with 3 ingredients and minimal cleanup. Something this good shouldn’t be this easy, but they really are.
• No bake. A no-bake treat for all your holiday gatherings that can be made ahead and frozen for months! 
• Festive. You can decorate them any way you’d like! Keep reading for ways to make them fit right into your holiday theme.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

• Oreo cookies: You don’t need to remove the filling, but if you prefer them less rich and less sweet, you can remove the filling from half of the number of Oreos you use. 
• Cream cheese: Use the block of cream cheese, not the spreadable kind. The spreadable cream cheese contains more water which won’t set as nicely. You’ll need it softened, so you can blend it easily, but if you’ve forgotten ahead of time, here are tips on how to soften cream cheese quickly.
• Chocolate melting wafers: I use white chocolate candy melts and the microwave but depending on your preference, learning how to melt chocolate using a couple of different methods can come in handy. 
• Seasonal sprinkles: For Christmas, I use red and green, but you can opt for gold and silver, all white, or a dark chocolate drizzle. The sky’s the limit for what you can do!

Variations

Have Fun Decorating!

Turn them into snowman Oreo balls with a mini Oreo for a hat, a touch of melted milk chocolate wafers for the eyes and mouth, and an orange sprinkle for the nose. Add the decorations before the chocolate hardens.

You can even roll the balls around in crushed candy cane if you don’t have any sprinkles. 

Make more than one kind using both chocolate melting wafers and white chocolate wafers. You could even use red and green melted chocolate. The contrast of two different kinds on a dessert tray looks stunning. Plus, they both look great with sprinkles, crushed peppermint, and drizzled chocolate.

1. Combine the filling. In a blender or food processor, crush the Oreos (and the filling) into fine crumbs. If you prefer to avoid cleaning an extra appliance, place the Oreos in a zip-top bag and use a rolling pin to crush them. Add them to a large bowl with the cream cheese and mix with an electric mixer.
2. Scoop the Oreo balls. Use a small cookie scoop and portion out 1-inch balls. Roll them with your hands and drop them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Keep them in a single layer, do not overlap or keep them too close together. 
3. Freeze them. Transfer the tray to the freezer to set it for about 10-15 minutes. You just want them slightly firm, but not too cold. Otherwise, the melted chocolate will set way too fast.
4. Melt and dip the chocolate. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in 30-second intervals. Stir in between each zap until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted. Use a fork to dip the balls into the chocolate and tap the edge of the bowl to release the excess chocolate for a smooth finish. Decorate before the chocolate hardens!

Expert Tips

• If the filling mixture isn’t coming together, feel free to get your hands dirty! Get in there and mix it up. Sometimes it’s just a matter of needing a little extra pressure.
• Too thick of chocolate: If your chocolate seems too thick, add a small amount of vegetable shortening until it reaches desired consistency.
• Use a cookie scoop. This isn’t a must but highly recommended to keep all the Christmas Oreo balls the same size. 
• A smooth finish. Tapping the edge of the bowl to let the excess chocolate drip off is one way to have a smooth finish. The other way is to use a toothpick to help slice the ball back onto the baking sheet. 
• Use parchment paper. Once hardened, the balls will easily release off the baking sheet this way.
• Store in an airtight container until you’re ready to serve your Christmas Oreo cookie balls. Wait until they’re completely set and have hardened before storing them.