By Becky Hardin
Updated Jun 11, 2025
Oreo Balls are an annual Christmastime favorite in our house. This insanely delicious truffle-like dessert makes any cookie platter irresistibly gorgeous. Every year, I get tons of requests for the recipe. You’ll know why as soon as you take your first bite of the Oreo chocolatey goodness dipped in more dreamy chocolate!
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Oreo Balls Recipe
When it comes to store-bought cookies, Oreos are my weakness. When crushed, combined with cream cheese, and covered in melted chocolate, they become my obsession! I just can’t get enough of these Oreo Balls, I challenge you to eat just one.
Tips for Beginners
- Use regular Oreos, not double stuf! Double stuf cookies have too much cream.
- Use full-fat block-style cream cheese, not the spreadable kind.
- If you don’t have a food processor or blender, you can place the Oreos in a Ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Be sure to thoroughly chill the truffle mixture before dipping them in chocolate. Otherwise, they may fall apart when dipped.
- For easy dipping, place each truffle on a fork, submerge the fork in the chocolate, and let the excess drip off before placing them on the baking sheet.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 19.1 ounces Oreo cookies 541 grams, divided (1 package)
- ▢ 8 ounces cream cheese 227 grams, room temperature (1 brick)
- ▢ 8 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate 227 grams (1 package), use high-quality like Ghirardelli
- ▢ 8 ounces white baking chocolate 227 grams (1 package)
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Instructions
- Crush 9 Oreo cookies into crumbs in a food processor or blender. Set the crumbs aside in a bowl for sprinkling. 19.1 ounces Oreo cookies
- Crush the remaining cookies to fine crumbs.
- Add the Oreo crumbs and cream cheese to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer until well combined. 8 ounces cream cheese
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or in the freezer for at least 20 minutes.
- Use a cookie portion scoop to gather about 2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time. Roll into balls.
- Separate the semi-sweet and white baking chocolate into 2 bowls. Melt in the microwave according to package directions. 8 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, 8 ounces white baking chocolate
- Using a fork, dip each Oreo ball into the melted chocolate, and let the excess chocolate run off the fork.
- Place each ball on a lined baking sheet. Sprinkle some or all of the truffles with the reserved cookie crumbs.
- Chill until firm.
- Drizzle extra chocolate over the top of the truffles if desired.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Food Processor
- Hand Mixer
- Cookie Portion Scoop
- Baking Sheet
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Oreo Balls Step by Step
Crush cookies for sprinkling: Crush 9 Oreo cookies into crumbs in a food processor or blender and set aside to use for sprinkling.
Crush remaining cookies: Crush the remaining cookies to fine crumbs.
Combine crumbs and cream cheese : Add the Oreo crumbs and 8 ounces of cream cheese to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer until well combined.
Chill: Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or in the freezer for at least 20 minutes.
Roll into balls : Use a cookie portion scoop to gather about 2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time. Roll into balls.
Melt the chocolate: Separate 8 ounces of semi-sweet and 8 ounces of white baking chocolate into 2 bowls. Melt in the microwave according to package directions.
Dip the Oreo balls : Using a fork, dip each Oreo ball into the melted chocolate, and let the excess chocolate run off the fork.
Sprinkle with reserved crumbs: Place each ball on a lined baking sheet. Sprinkle some or all of the truffles with the reserved cookie crumbs.
Chill, drizzle with chocolate and enjoy: Chill the balls until firm, drizzle extra chocolate over the top of the truffles if desired, and enjoy.
Variations on Oreo Truffles
- Mint: Use mint creme or peppermint Oreos. Add a drop or 2 of mint or peppermint extract to the white chocolate for an extra kick of minty flavor.
- Red Velvet: Use red velvet Oreos. Dip them in all white chocolate, and drizzle them with white chocolate that has been colored red with food coloring.
- Christmas: Use Winter Oreos or any other limited edition seasonal flavor, such as gingerbread. Color the white chocolate red and green!
- Halloween: Use regular or Halloween Oreos. Color the white chocolate orange, green, or purple.
- Golden: Use Golden Oreos. Dip them in white or milk chocolate.
- Birthday Cake: Use birthday cake Oreos or Golden Oreos, dip them in all white chocolate, and top them with rainbow sprinkles!
- Peanut Butter: Use peanut butter Oreos, or use regular Oreos and swap out the cream cheese for peanut butter. This also makes these truffles vegan!
How to Store
Store leftover Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Do not leave these truffles out of refrigeration for more than 2 hours.
Freeze in a single layer on a lined baking sheet until solid, about 1-2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag to store for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve these Oreo cookie balls with a glass of homemade oat milk , or I’ll make a cup of chocolate coffee for the adults. For a seasonal pairing, I’ll make a batch of eggnog or our kid-friendly peppermint hot chocolate .
more truffle recipes we love
Princess Leia Oreo Truffles
Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Rum Balls
Buckeye Candy Recipe
Oreo Balls Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Food Processor
- Hand Mixer
- Cookie Portion Scoop
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 19.1 ounces Oreo cookies 541 grams, divided (1 package)
- 8 ounces cream cheese 227 grams, room temperature (1 brick)
- 8 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate 227 grams (1 package), use high-quality like Ghirardelli
- 8 ounces white baking chocolate 227 grams (1 package)
Instructions
- Crush 9 Oreo cookies into crumbs in a food processor or blender. Set the crumbs aside in a bowl for sprinkling. 19.1 ounces Oreo cookies
- Crush the remaining cookies to fine crumbs.
- Add the Oreo crumbs and cream cheese to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer until well combined. 8 ounces cream cheese
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or in the freezer for at least 20 minutes.
- Use a cookie portion scoop to gather about 2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time. Roll into balls.
- Separate the semi-sweet and white baking chocolate into 2 bowls. Melt in the microwave according to package directions. 8 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, 8 ounces white baking chocolate
- Using a fork, dip each Oreo ball into the melted chocolate, and let the excess chocolate run off the fork.
- Place each ball on a lined baking sheet. Sprinkle some or all of the truffles with the reserved cookie crumbs.
- Chill until firm.
- Drizzle extra chocolate over the top of the truffles if desired.
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
