Description
Try this easy Oreo Balls Recipe—rich, creamy, perfect bite-sized treats dipped in chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 regular Oreo cookies (≈ 340 g)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled (≈ 45 g)
- 2–5 tablespoons whole milk
- 8 ounces (≈ 225 g) dark, semi-sweet, or white chocolate, chopped*
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (optional, for smoother chocolate coating)
*If using chocolate chips, ensure they are high quality for best melting and flavor.
Instructions
- Prepare the Oreo crumbs
- Remove the cream filling? Actually, for this recipe, you’ll use the whole Oreo cookie (cream and all). Place all 30 cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form.
- Mix the base
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs with the melted, cooled butter. Mix thoroughly.
- Add 2 tablespoons of whole milk to start, and stir. If mixture is too stiff or dry, gradually add more milk (up to 5 tablespoons) until the mixture holds together, but is not soggy.
- Shape the balls
- Use a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon to portion out even amounts of the mixture.
- Roll each portion into a ball using your hands. Aim for roughly 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill
- Refrigerate the Oreo balls for at least 30 minutes (or up to 1 hour) so they firm up. This helps them keep shape when dipping.
- Melt the chocolate coating
- In a microwave-safe bowl (or using a double boiler), melt the chopped chocolate. If desired, add the optional vegetable oil to thin the chocolate slightly for smoother dipping.
- Stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Dip the balls
- Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled Oreo ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. You may swirl or tap lightly on bowl edge.
- Return dipped balls to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set and decorate (optional)
- If desired, drizzle contrasting chocolate (e.g., white over dark) or sprinkle crushed Oreos or sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- Allow the chocolate to harden completely at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Serve
- Once set, serve at room temperature. Enjoy immediately or store using tips below.
Notes
Make sure the butter is cooled before mixing so it doesn’t melt the chocolate later.
Do not over-chill after dipping, which can cause chocolate bloom or cracking.
Use high-quality chocolate for coating for best taste and sheen.
Work in small batches once chocolate is melted — chocolate can seize if overheated or if water gets in.
Keywords: Oreo Balls Recipe