Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a blender or food processor, pulse the Oreos (with filling) into fine cookie crumbs. You can also place the Oreos in a zip-top bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.
In a large bowl, mix together the Oreo crumbs and cream cheese with an electric mixer. If it isn't coming together, get your hands in there and mix it up.
Using a small cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the baking sheet. Roll into a ball with your hands. Freeze 10 to 15 minutes, or until slightly firm. You don't want them too cold.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolatein the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in-between each,until smooth. Get candy corn ready to press in. Use a fork to dip balls into the chocolate. Tap on the edge of the bowl to get the smooth finish. Use a toothpick to help slide the ball back onto the baking sheet.
Before the chocolate hardens, immediately press 5 candy corn pieces into the ball in a fanned manner, making the turkey tail.
For the beak, press the Reese’s Pieces candy into the ball. If the chocolate has hardened before you are able to get to this step, dip the candy slightly into the melted chocolate and hold it in place for about 20 seconds to adhere it.
For the eyes, using a toothpick, put a tiny bit of melted chocolate on the back of the candy eyes and adhere them to the ball
For the wattle, poke a small hole in the corner of a zip-top bag using a clean toothpick. Add the icing. Pipe onto the ball to make a turkey wattle.
Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
Oreos: You'll need about 1 package of Oreos for this recipe. You don't have to remove the filling, however I like to remove the filling from about 15 or so to make them less rich. Variation:
You can use different flavor of Oreos. The peppermint or golden Oreos also taste great. You can also use milk, dark, or white chocolate.
If you run out of candy for decorating, simply dip the oreo balls in chocolate. You can always drizzle extra chocolate over top for a decorative touch.
Storage: For best results, store the Oreo cookie balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 2 months.