Oreo Balls
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is the food, especially the sweets! Today I've got a really yummy treat that's perfect for parties and gift giving. I first made these Oreo Balls last Christmas, and I can't wait to make them again! I know your family will love them too. And guess what? They are SUPER easy to make!
Recipe for Oreo Balls:
Ingredients:
1 (16 oz) package Oreos
1 (8 oz) cream cheese
1 package almond bark
sprinkles (optional)
wax paper
Directions: Crush the oreos. You can do this using a food processor or blender. Or you can place them in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Place in a bowl and add softened cream cheese. Stir until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator for half an or until the mixture is of a good consistency for rolling into balls. Next scoop out the balls; you can use a cookie scoop, a spoon, or even your hands. Roll into balls. (1 inch wide is a good size.) Next chill in the freezer.
Now take your almond bark and melt it in the microwave. I'd start with just half the package. Stop the microwave and stir every 15 to 20 seconds to prevent scorching. It usually takes about a minute for the almond bark to melt in my microwave.
After the almond bark is melted, dip your balls. I place the balls on a candy dipper for this, but you could also use a spoon, or you can stick each ball with a toothpick before freezing for easy dipping. If the almond bark starts to harden in the bowl, microwave for an additional 15 seconds. Place your balls on wax paper.
The balls are great plain but if you wish to decorate them, garnish with candy sprinkles or extra Oreo crumbs immediately after dipping (before almond bark hardens). Another way to decorate these is to drizzle them with another color almond bark. (If dipping in the brown, come back and drizzle them with the white and vice versa.)
Labels: Christmas, cookies and candy, Recipe of the Week
22 Comments:
At November 29, 2011 at 4:03 PM , Unknown said...
OH yum!!! Those look so tasty!!! And festive with the sprinkles! ;)
At November 29, 2011 at 4:57 PM , Jenny @ Simcoe Street said...
Just made something sooo similar -- YUM!
At November 29, 2011 at 6:54 PM , jennawinters said...
could you tell me how many balls this makes?
At November 29, 2011 at 11:57 PM , Little Susie Home Maker said...
I love these kind of cookies. The always taste and look terrific, even impressive! I will try this recipe.
Blessings,
Susie
At November 30, 2011 at 9:06 AM , Lissa (Bellenza) said...
Oreos alone I already love. What more "dressed up" in a special dessert like this one?!
At November 30, 2011 at 12:21 PM , Mythreyi said...
Very nice and easy recipe... My kids can have feast with these, will give it a try... for this Christmas
At November 30, 2011 at 1:19 PM , Jerri at Simply Sweet Home said...
Great question Jenna. The recipe make about 40 balls (give or take a few depending on the size, of course).
Thanks to everyone for the comments. I hope you all decide to make these!!
At November 30, 2011 at 6:45 PM , Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust said...
These look so good, I love Oreo truffles!
At December 1, 2011 at 6:07 PM , sue @ cakeballs, cookies and more said...
I love these so much, I let me son bash the oreos in a plastic bag, he loves it.
At December 1, 2011 at 6:10 PM , Anonymous said...
Thank you for posting this recipe, I've been wanting to try Oreo Balls. Pat
At December 2, 2011 at 1:51 PM , Lois Christensen said...
They look really good!
At December 2, 2011 at 3:08 PM , carolinaheartstrings said...
WE love those at our house. Yours look so festive. What great pictures and presentation. Come visit us. We have a beautiful party dress from The Shabby Apple today for our giveaway. We would love for you to be the winner!
At December 4, 2011 at 4:03 PM , Miz Helen said...
Hi Jerri,
What a very special holiday treat, these Oreo Balls look delicious. Hope you are having a great week end and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
At December 5, 2011 at 2:58 PM , Jenn Erickson said...
Mmmm...these are one of my favorite all-time holiday treats and I love the way you decorated yours with the Christmas nonpareils!
Jerri, thank you so much for sharing your talent on “A Little Birdie Told Me…” at Rook No. 17! With all the parties out there to choose from, it means a lot that you take the time be a part of mine! Warmest wishes, Jenn
At December 5, 2011 at 5:51 PM , Erin said...
I love making these (and eating them :)) Mine never look as nice as yours do!
At December 6, 2011 at 10:08 PM , Lauren said...
I am drooling! These sound amazing!
I'd love for you to link up and share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2011/12/pinteresting-link-party-week-sixteen.html
At December 6, 2011 at 11:00 PM , Judy @ Contented at Home said...
These would be perfect for Christmas treats! I know my entire family would love them.
At December 6, 2011 at 11:24 PM , Danny Heyen said...
I've totally made these. So tasty! I came over from Uncommon. Stop by and see my blog!
www.mommyforreals.blogspot.com
At December 7, 2011 at 8:01 AM , Tina said...
This is probably a silly question - but, once they are made can you store them at room temperature or do they need to be refrigerated/frozen?
At December 9, 2011 at 11:32 AM , KristaM said...
I like to make oreo brownies, but this recipe seems to be so much easier! Can't wait to try. New follower :)
http://www.the-not-so-desperate-chef-wife.com
Krista
At December 11, 2011 at 3:09 PM , Money Saving Enthusiast said...
I think Rachel Ray would give the green light to say, "yummo".Thumbs up! Karen @MSEnthusiast stopping by from Que Linda
At December 21, 2011 at 6:28 AM , Lindsey said...
My husband just got these as a gift and they're fabulous! Thanks for sharing!
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