These no-bake Oreo Balls are super quick, incredibly simple to make and completely delicious! With a crushed Oreo and cream cheese filling encased in crisp chocolate, they are ready in 30 minutes and perfect for gifting at Christmas – or for eating any time!
These delicious Oreo truffles are the ultimate treat for cookies and cream lovers. Boasting a soft and creamy centre made from Oreos + cream cheese and dipped in melted chocolate, it’s hard to believe such an impressive bite-sized dessert can be made with just 3 ingredients!
Along with rocky road, Biscoff truffles and peppermint truffles, they are one of my favourite treats to make for edible gifts over the holidays. They are so easy and can be decorated with anything you like – and they are a lot of fun to make!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- No-bake – no oven? No problem! These delicious treats set in the fridge with no need for baking or fancy equipment.
- Only 3 ingredients – Oreos, cream cheese and your favourite chocolate is all that you need. Plus a little vanilla and salt for flavour, if you like.
- Perfect for sharing – they’re super quick and easy to make and the recipe can be doubled (or tripled) to make enough for a party!
- Only one bite each – which makes it ok to have a second… and a third… and a fourth!
- An easy recipe – that is perfect for birthdays, Christmas, school fetes or just as a little treat.
- Great for kids to make – they will love to help roll the balls, dip them in chocolate and decorate them with sprinkles, crushed candy canes, Oreos or whatever you desire.
- Make ahead – make them ahead and store them in the fridge for convenience.
Ingredients you will need
* This post contains tips and instructions to achieve the best possible results. The photo above is a great guide for when you are in the supermarket, but for full ingredient quantities and methods, please scroll down to the detailed recipe card below!
If you are a fan of Oreo cookies, then you will absolutely LOVE these! You only need 3 ingredients to make them, plus a little vanilla and salt.
- Oreo cookies – regular Oreos are required, rather than double-stuffed or any other version. Use the whole cookie (the chocolate cookie plus the white filling). The cookies need to be completely crushed into a fine, sand like crumb. Chunks of cookie pieces won’t blend as nicely into the mixture, so make sure all the lumps are gone.
- Cream cheese – I recommend using regular, full-fat cream cheese (the block, not the spreadable kind) for the best flavour and consistency. Make sure it is at room temperature first. If it is too cold, the mixture will be lumpy.
- Chocolate – use whatever type of chocolate that you like! White, milk or dark chocolate all work. Make sure you keep a little extra for drizzling over the top of the balls at the end. And use a good quality chocolate brand that you know and love, it will make all the difference in the taste! I use Cadbury chocolate.
- Vanilla and salt – can be added for extra flavour, but are not essential.
Step by step guide
Just 3 ingredients and 20 minutes stand between you and these gorgeous truffles! Learn how to make Oreo balls in just 3 easy steps;
Step 1 – Make the mixture;
Crush the Oreos (the whole cookie, don’t remove the cream filling!) in a food processor until the mixture resembles fine, sand-like crumbs. Add the cookies to a mixing bowl and add the cream cheese (and vanilla and salt, if using). Stir until completely combined.
Step 2 – Roll into balls;
Use a small cookie scoop or rounded spoon to scoop the dough. Then roll into balls and rest them on a lined baking tray. Freeze for 10-15 minutes until firm.
Step 3 – Dip in the melted chocolate;
Dip the cooled balls in the melted chocolate. The key here is to move quickly! Use a fork, spoon or a skewer and gently tap the fork on the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Gently push the balls from the fork with a toothpick or wooden skewer and place them on the baking tray. Sprinkle with your choice of toppings (crushed Oreos, sprinkles, whatever you like!) and refrigerate to set.
Expert tips for this recipe
- Storage; store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
- Customise them to suit! Everyone loves a boozy dessert! Try adding a splash (2-3 tablespoons) of Baileys or Kahlua to the mixture. Or sub the vanilla out for a few drops of peppermint essence for Peppermint Oreo balls.
- Decorate them however you like! Add some crushed candy canes for a minty hit, extra crushed Oreos, a squiggle of melted chocolate or some brightly coloured sprinkles. The toppings are only limited by your imagination!
- Be sure to chill the Oreo balls before dipping them in the chocolate, as it will help them set and also make dipping easier.
- If you don’t have a food processor, you can place the Oreos in a bowl or bag and crush them with the end of a rolling pin.
FAQs
Yes! Freeze them in a good quality, airtight container for up to 3 months. Place them in the refrigerator overnight to thaw and consume within 1-2 days.
Because they contain cream cheese, Oreo balls are not safe to store at room temperature. Keep them chilled until you are ready to serve. Chilling also stops the chocolate from becoming soft.
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Oreo Balls No Bake
Ingredients
- 265 grams Oreo cookies (2 packets/28 cookies)
- 160 grams cream cheese room temperature
- 250 grams white chocolate melted. Or use milk chocolate if you prefer.
Optional
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 pinch salt
- extra crushed oreos or chocolate to decorate.
Instructions
- Line a tray with baking paper.
- Place the Oreo cookies into a food processor and blend until the cookies are fine crumbs. If you don't have a food processor, place the cookies in a bag or large bowl and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Add the cream cheese to the crushed cookies (plus the vanilla and salt if you are adding them) and mix until well combined.
- Using your hands, roll teaspoons of the Oreo cream cheese mixture into balls. (This recipe makes around 20 balls, but they can be made smaller or larger). Place the ball on the baking tray and freeze until cold (at least 15-20 minutes).
- Place the white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on medium-high heat in 20 second bursts, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- Using a fork, dip the oreo balls in the melted chocolate and allow any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Gently place the balls on the lined baking tray. Decorate with additional crushed Oreos and/or a drizzle of melted chocolate and place into the fridge for at least 2 hours to fully set.
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Notes
- Oreo cookies – regular Oreos are required, rather than double-stuffed or any other version. Use the whole cookie (the chocolate cookie plus the white filling). The cookies need to be completely crushed into a fine, sand like crumb. Chunks of cookie pieces won’t blend as nicely into the mixture, so make sure all the lumps are gone.
- Cream cheese – I recommend using regular, full-fat cream cheese (the block, not the spreadable kind) for the best flavour and consistency. Make sure it is at room temperature first. If it is too cold, the mixture will be lumpy.
- Storage; store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
- Customise them to suit! Everyone loves a boozy dessert! Try adding a splash (2-3 tablespoons) of Baileys or Kahlua to the mixture. Or sub the vanilla out for a few drops of peppermint essence for Peppermint Oreo balls. And decorate them however you like! Add some crushed candy canes for a minty hit, extra crushed Oreos, a squiggle of melted chocolate or some brightly coloured sprinkles. The toppings are only limited by your imagination!
- Be sure to chill the Oreo balls before dipping them in the chocolate, as it will help them set and also make dipping easier.
- If you don’t have a food processor, you can place the Oreos in a bowl or bag and crush them with the end of a rolling pin.
- Freezing; Freeze them in a good quality, airtight container for up to 3 months. Place them in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
- Do you need to refrigerate Oreo truffles? Because they contain cream cheese, Oreo balls are not safe to store at room temperature. Keep them chilled until you are ready to serve.
- Please note that the nutrition information is based on the recipe making 20 Oreo balls, with one ball being one serve. The nutritional information is an estimate only and does not take into account any additional toppings added to the balls.
- This recipe is made using Australian cups and spoon measurements. Due to cup sizes varying from country to country, I advise adjusting if necessary.
Nutrition
Update Notes: This recipe was originally published in December 2019, but was re-published with new information, helpful tips and photos in December 2021.
Sylvie says
These look seriously addictive; the type of sweet treats you would not stop eating haha! I love how easy they are too; they would make the perfect edible gift for the holidays!
TheCookingCollective says
Hi Sylvie! My husband will confirm that they are very addictive 😀
They do make a great gift- if you can part with them!
Adrianne says
Oreo balls are one of my all time favourite things to make and yours look delicious Andrea!! Yup, I think my car needs to not start just so I can find to eat some of these!! Haha but true right.
TheCookingCollective says
Hi Adrianne! We love making them here too. So simple, so delicious! 😀
Robyn says
These sound absolutely amazing! Next year when my son is a little older I will have to make these with him!
TheCookingCollective says
Hi Robyn! I’m sure he would love that. I’d love to see some photos when you do! Andrea.