Description
These irresistible Oreo Balls are a customizable and delicious no-bake dessert made from crushed Oreo cookies, cream cheese, and creamy peanut butter, dipped in melted chocolate and topped with peanuts and sprinkles. Perfect for parties or satisfying your sweet tooth at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 36 Oreo Cookies (can experiment with different flavors)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter (smooth)
- 2 cups Chocolate Chips (milk, dark, or white chocolate of your choice)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup Crushed Peanuts (for a fun finishing touch)
- Sprinkles (for added color, optional)
Instructions
- Crush Oreo Cookies: Using a food processor or a rolling pin, crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs to form the base of the balls.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Oreo crumbs, softened cream cheese, and creamy peanut butter until fully incorporated into a uniform mixture.
- Form Balls: Scoop the mixture using a cookie scoop to form approximately 1-inch diameter balls, and place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate the formed balls for at least 1 hour to allow them to firm up before dipping.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in short intervals, stirring frequently until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Balls in Chocolate: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled Oreo ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated, then place it back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add Toppings: Immediately sprinkle crushed peanuts and/or decorative sprinkles on top of the chocolate-coated balls before the chocolate sets.
- Final Chill: Return the dipped balls to the refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate is completely set.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with any nut or seed butter of your choice for different flavors.
- Try using flavored Oreos such as mint or birthday cake for added variation.
- If you don’t have a food processor, place Oreo cookies in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- To prevent chocolate from seizing, ensure no water gets into the melted chocolate.
- For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free cream cheese and chocolate chips.
