Peppermint Christmas Oreo Balls Recipe
Oreo Balls are a fun desert you've probably had around the holidays. See this delicious peppermint Christmas Oreo Balls Recipe with Crushed Candy Canes and Peppermint Pieces. This classic dessert is made with Oreo cookies, melted chocolate, and goes by several names. You might have called them Oreo Truffles, No Bake Oreo Balls, or Oreo Cream Cheese Balls. They are all the same thing, so lets get started making them for your holiday celebrations!
‘Tis the season for holiday baking! If you’re looking for a unique treat to make this year, why not try out these delicious Christmas Oreo Balls? They’re sweet, festive, and easy to make. Plus, they’re sure to be a hit with your friends and family as they are one of the most popular holiday recipes
How to Bake this Peppermint Christmas Oreo Balls Recipe:
The best part of this recipe is that there is really no actual “baking” required! This is a no bake recipe with just a few good kitchen tools or appliances needed. Here's what you need:
- Food Processor- larger or smaller will work
- Lined baking sheet- larger is better
- Small Cookie Scoop -not entirely necessary but will save a lot of time
- Wax paper or silicone liner for baking sheet
- Large bowl (or stand mixer with larger bowl)
- Microwave safe bowl
- Hand mixer with regular beater attachments
Now, if you don't have one of these listed tools or appliances, don't fret. You can still make these delicious Oreo Balls. It may take a couple extra steps but scroll below for easy kitchen tips.
What are Oreo balls made of?
There are basically three main ingredients for Oreo Balls- cream cheese and fine crumbs of Oreo Cookies. Then, the coating. Coating is what holds the ball or truffle together. And, makes them a perfect treat that doesn't even require a fork! The coating can be made of several different ingredients so you can follow this recipe or choose your own favorite go-to. Some options are melted candy coating, such as Wilton Candy Melts. You can find these in milk chocolate or white candy melts. Or, use White chocolate chips such as Ghirelli. Some recipes actually use vanilla almond bark! There are quite a few differences in these, so it's important to decide what flavor you're going for and choose the best dessert recipe for you. Some readers may want to make these the easiest way possible, while others may want top quality ingredients!
This Oreo Truffle Recipe has peppermint as an ingredient, so using a delicious chocolate coating of white chocolate or vanilla almond bark is preferred.
Why are my Oreo balls falling apart?
Troubleshooting your Oreo ball recipe? Chances are the mixture is too dry or moist. A too-dry mixture will fall apart as the crushed cookies will not stick together well. On the other hand, a mushy mixture will result if you have too much cream cheese or have used a vanilla frosting in place of the cream cheese. Air temperature and humidity come into play a lot when creating confections, so keep this in mind.
If you are in a very humid climate, start with half of the cream cheese this recipe calls for. Mix in the food processor or with your electric mixer until the dough is thick enough to roll into a ball without losing its shape. If the mixture is too thick, falling apart, or not all of the Oreo Crumbs are becoming incorporated, add more cream cheese in 1-2 Tablespoon increments. If you are in a dry climate, consider starting with more cream cheese and adding the final amounts slowly after pulsing the food processor. Do not add water to thin out the mixture. This Peppermint Christmas Oreo Balls Recipe also contains candy cane pieces, so these may somewhat hold together your Oreo balls better than a mixture without them.
Should you add the white filling to the mixture? In this case, yes. This recipe is written for using the entire Oreo including the white filling. Scroll to the bottom of this post for the exact recipe. Some recipes may have you leave out the Oreo cream filling and just use the block of cream cheese, so be careful to read your recipe first before putting your ingredients together!
How long do Oreo balls last?
This is a common question, since most of us are thinking about when to prep foods for our Christmas or holiday gatherings. In an airtight container in the fridge, these last about three weeks. They are best served within 3 days for the best flavor and texture. While you can leave these at room temp during your party or gathering, they are best served chilled. Keep them stored in the refrigerator and do not store at room temperature. For food safety reasons, we recommend refrigeration for storage of anything containing dairy like cream cheese. Holiday parties often include small kids, elderly, or expectant mothers- who often need extra caution for food safety!
Variations:
A common question is, I am Adding This Peppermint Christmas Oreo Balls Recipe to a lineup for Charcuterie- How can I change it up?
If you need a wide variety of options for a dessert board or charcuterie display, you can definitely use this one recipe and make multiple flavors easily. The simple ingredients will remain the same. Here are a few fun alternatives!
- Use Golden Oreos for half a batch – these taste like sugar cookies!
- Drizzle with Dark Chocolate
- Use Mint Oreos and top with a half of an Andes Mint
- Drizzle with different colors of Wilton Candy Melts- you can find red and green at Michael's locations and sometimes at Hobby Lobby.
- Add a few crushed oreos on top
- Top with various sprinkles or candy snowflakes for extra Christmas Spirit!
These Oreo Balls with Crushed Candy Canes are an easy and delicious treat that will delight kids and adults alike this holiday season! They require minimal preparation time but still pack plenty of flavor thanks to their combination of sweet white chocolate coating and crunchy peppermint pieces or candy canes on top as optional toppings! Plus, they make great gifts if you have extra after all your guests have had their fill! Try making these tasty treats today – you won't regret it! Happy Holidays!
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Peppermint Christmas Oreo Balls Recipe
These delicious Peppermint Oreo Balls are perfect for Christmas. Serve for an eye-catching charcuterie dessert, or wrap individually for a treat!
Ingredients
- 1 regular sized package Oreos- use entire cookies, filling included
- 8 oz. cream cheese, full fat
- 1 bag peppermint candies (or candy canes)
- 10 oz. Ghirardelli's white chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
In a blender or food processor, add the Oreo cookies four to five cookies at a time. Blend and add to a mixing bowl. Do this for the full package of cookies.
Add cream cheese to the bowl. Mix well with a hand mixer. Roll mix into about one tablespoon size balls. Place on a plate and store in the fridge for one hour.
Note: If you live in a humid or warm climate, start with half the cream cheese and add the rest in 2 Tablespoon increments until dough is thick. Should be a consistency you can scoop with a cookie scoop and roll into a ball, maintaining its shape. Should not fall apart.
Meanwhile, place peppermint candies or candy canes into a bag and crush well with a kitchen mallet or rolling pin.
After one hour, remove the oreo balls from the fridge. Melt the white chocolat wafers as directed on the bag. Once melted dip the oreo balls into the white chocolate then into the crushed peppermint.
Place on parchment paper or freezer paper unti dry. Then store in fridge for up to a week.
Notes
Keep refrigerated until serving. Serve Chilled.
Nutrition Information
Yield
20Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 134Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 14mgSodium 62mgCarbohydrates 12gFiber 0gSugar 10gProtein 2g
