Oreo Cookie Balls (+Video)
These delicious no-bake Oreo Cookie Balls are easy to make with Oreo cookies, cream cheese and dipped in a vanilla candy coating!
A NO-BAKE OREO COOKIE TREAT
Each holiday these little Oreo Cookie Balls show up on nearly every potluck table. They are one of those things that are ridiculously easy to make and everyone seems to rave about. I have been known to bribe people with these little gems.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
I’m not sure why they call it almond bark. It’s not made from almonds and it doesn’t taste like almonds. It’s like a chocolate coating. Almond bark can be found in the baking aisle near the chocolate chips.
Until you get used to working with almond bark, you may tend to overuse the amount of you actually need for each ball. So, you may want to buy an extra package of the almond bark just in case.
The store brand almond bark is the cheapest coating to buy. If you can find CandiQuik brand, that would be a better brand choice. I do think that white melting wafers tend to melt better but they are a bit more expensive than the other options. They seem to be easier to use when coating the cookie balls and don’t seize up like almond bark can if you don’t work quick. My favorite brand is the Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers or the Wilton wafers.
You can make Oreo Cookie Balls by hand without a food processor. Place all the cookies in a ziploc bag and pound with a rolling pin until cookies are into fine bits. In a bowl mix together cream cheese with crushed cookies and stir until it is throughly combined (it should look like a thick paste).
If you aren’t eating these right away, just store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. These can also be frozen. They will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months. Just make sure to wrap them well to prevent freezer burn.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- Oreo cookies
- cream cheese
- vanilla almond bark (or white chocolate wafers)
HOW TO MAKE OREO COOKIE BALLS:
Take the whole package of cookies and dump them into a food processor.
Run your processor until the cookies are in fine bits. If you have to do it by hand, just put the cookies in a large Ziploc bag and then pound them until finely ground.
Add in the softened cream cheese to the crushed cookies.
Continue to pulse the mixture (or mix thoroughly by hand) until is is smooth and looks like thick paste.
Using a cookie scoop, drop small mounds onto wax paper-lined cookie sheets. Put the whole tray in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Just give them time to harden up a bit so they hold together better while dipping in the chocolate.
When ready, put the vanilla almond bark (or white melting wafers) in a bowl and melt in the microwave according to package directions. Usually for about a minute.
Using a fork or spoon, dip each ball into the melted almond bark.
Roll it around and then let any excess drip off.
Put them on a sheet of wax paper to dry. Before the coating hardens, make sure to sprinkle on any colored sugar or sprinkles on top. Once the chocolate hardens, nothing will stick to it.
Allow to set then they are ready to eat!
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Oreo Cookie Balls (+Video)
Ingredients
- 14.2 ounce package of Oreo Cookies
- 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 package vanilla Almond bark (or white chocolate melting wafers – see notes below)
Instructions
- Place all the Oreo cookies into a food processor. Run the processor until the cookies are in fine bits.
- Add in the softened cream cheese to the processor and continue to pulse the mixture (or mix thoroughly by hand) until it is smooth and looks like thick paste.
- Using a medium 1-1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop, drop balls onto wax paper-lined cookie sheets. Roll them around in your hands to get them nice and smooth.
- Put the whole tray in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Give them time to harden up a bit so they hold together better while dipping in the chocolate.
- When ready, put the vanilla almond bark in a bowl and melt in the microwave according to package directions. Usually for about a minute.
- Using a spoon, dip each ball in the melted coating, roll it around and then let any excess drip off. Put them on a sheet of wax paper and immediately top with any sprinkles you may be using.
- Allow the coating to harden before eating. It won't take long.
Video
Notes
- The store brand Almond Bark is the cheapest coating to buy. If you can find CandiQuik brand, that would be a better choice. I do think that white vanilla wafers tend to melt better but they are a bit more expensive than the other options.
- Almond bark can be found in the baking aisle near the chocolate chips.
- Any cookie flavor can be used for this recipe so it is a fun one to switch up.
- Note: You can do this by hand. Place all the cookies in a ziploc bag and pound with a rolling pin until cookies are into fine bits. In a bowl mix together cream cheese with crushed cookies and stir until it is throughly combined (it should look like a thick paste).
- If you aren’t eating these right away, just store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. These can also be frozen. They will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months. Just make sure to wrap them well to prevent freezer burn.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Originally published: February 2011
Update and republished: August 2022
Your "why Christmas?" question is so smart! These are gorgeous with the pink sprinkles for Valentine's Day and I am sure equally delicious 🙂
I have always wanted to try these, but every time I buy Oreo's I end up eating the whole bag with milk! Yours are too cute!
So cute! I've actually never seen nor had these before. They DO look easy and simply divine. Thanks for the recipe and great photos!
Wow! They look so sweet and lovely, brilliant idea to serve as V day gift. I bet the sweetness of the cookies not only melt in the mouth but also melt the heart of the person who recieve it!
I've made cake balls before but never oreo balls. Dare I say these sound even better?<
YUM! These look absolutely lovely, and I bet that they taste DELICIOUS! Great blog!
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Those oreo balls sound delicious, I have never had them but I would certainly love to try them!
So cute! My niece will love making these for Valentine's Day. Thanks for the recipe, its' great!
Oh yum! And so simple too!
I LOVE these. They're so addicting and sooo good. Yours are just too cute with the pink sprinkles on top! 🙂
I love Oreo balls and I remember how astonished I was the first time I made them at how easy they were! Definitely a crowd pleaser!
They are so cute! Bookmarked the delicousness, thank you for sharing 🙂 No bake sweets are so convinient!
All I can say is "Wow". I'm not a dessert person. I don't even like chocolate (that one usually gets me some weird looks), but the hubby is into both. I was thinking earlier today about surprising him with some kind of dessert. You have officially inspired me to follow through with that. Thanks so much!
Yep, you are right – everyone loves these. So good!
Oh my! I have had these only covered chocolate. So yummy!
I LOVE this recipe! My friend makes these and they always go in an instant! Great post!
Oh wow, I had these once and they were so good. I can't have dairy any more, but this recipe brought back sweet memories!
I'm such a fan of these. I love your Valentine's Day approach!
Okay, how can you miss with this? Oreo cookies and cream cheese covered in chocolate. Lovely!!
Kristi
This is the winner..love it!!! Picture perfect!!!
Those looks absolutely beautiful!
The Farm Girl
These look lovely! Cutie pink wrappers, too.
I love Oreo Balls! So yummy! Yours look so cute for Valentines Bran!
Haha – see Annie? There's always one person that hasn't made them yet. You will love these (especially since you love Oreos). And people will love you for making them. Have a great weekend and have a great day off tomorrow!!
OMG, this is a new one on me. I can't believe I haven't seen these before now! I absolutely love Oreo's and I think these would taste like Oreo and white chocolate cheesecake. I am definitely saving this one. Have a great weekend!
They are to die for…..yummo!