Oreo Cake Balls
These Oreo Cake Balls are an easy, no-bake dessert that brings joy with simple ingredients and delightful chocolatey flavors.
Ingredients
For the Cake Balls
- 1 package OREO cookies Approximately thirty-six cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese Softened
- 16 oz melting chocolate About two and three-quarters cups
Optional Toppings
- sprinkles For decoration
- extra crushed OREO crumbs For decoration
- finely chopped nuts For decoration
- contrasting chocolate For drizzling over cake balls
Instructions
Preparation
- Process one full package of OREO cookies in a food processor until finely crushed.
- Transfer the OREO crumbs into a large mixing bowl.
- Incorporate the softened cream cheese into the OREO crumbs and mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the cake balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or 15-20 minutes in the freezer.
Dipping
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth.
- Coat each chilled cake ball in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place the coated cake balls back on the parchment-lined tray and decorate with sprinkles or crushed Oreos.
- Return the decorated cake balls to the refrigerator to set the chocolate for 15-30 minutes.
Notes
For optimal flavor, let the cake balls sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving. If they are to be frozen, ensure they are well-wrapped to prevent freezer burn.