Decadent Oreo Balls
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Oreo Balls Recipe – Decadent No
The best part is the room for customization for a sweet tooth or an elegant treat for a special occasion or a casual dinner.
Ingredients
- 36 Oreo cookies (1 standard package will do)
- 1 packet of softened cream cheese (8 ounces)
- 2 cups of white or dark chocolate chips
- Optional toppings: crushed Oreos, sprinkles, crushed nuts, or melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
Prepare the Oreos
Mix with Cream Cheese
Use a large bowl to combine the crushed Oreos with cream cheese. Blend the mixture well with a utensil or your hands until a smooth and well blended mixture of Oreos crumbs and cream cheese is attained.
Form the Balls
Shape the mixture into small balls of about 1-inch diameter. Place each ball onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure the mixture does not stick to your hand.
Freeze
Melt the Chocolate
You can melt the chocolate chips while your balls are in the freezer in the microwave or double boiler. If you opt for the microwave for the heating.
Decorate
Choose your favorite toppings from Oreos, sprinkles or nuts. Sprinkles them well on the top of the balls while the chocolate is wet for better sticking. Drizzle the chocolate balls when they are set.
Chill Again
Place the Oreo balls in the refrigerator for an hour for the chocolate setting. The refrigerating will firm the balls up and make them easier to serve.
Serving
Once the Oreo balls are firm and set, they can be enjoyed. Serve them at room temperature. Only take them out of the refrigerator when they you need to serve them.
Variations and Tips
Flavor Variations
You can experiment with the different flavors of Oreos for a unique twist. You can choose from mint, peanut butter, and golden Oreos for different.
Chocolate Options
You can also choose form milk, dark, or white chocolate for dipping according to your preference. You can also mix two options for a marble effect. Candy bars and candy melts are also a good option for melting chocolate.
Size
Use a toothpick
You can use a toothpick to dip in the chocolate. Toothpick is firm for the hold without creating bigger holes.
Storage
Things to watch out
- Use a block type cream cheese not the spreadable type to prevent over softening.
- If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a plastic storage bag to crush the Oreos.
- If you find the mixture sticky, then put it in the freezer 10-15 minutes and then roll them into balls.