Oreo Cookie Balls are the kind of treat that disappears almost as quickly as you make them. With only three main ingredients and no baking involved, they are the perfect go-to dessert when you want something quick, delicious, and crowd-pleasing. These bite-sized delights are rich, creamy, and packed with that classic cookies-and-cream flavor everyone loves.
To make them, you start with crushed Oreo cookies. The entire cookie, filling and all, gets pulsed into fine crumbs and then mixed with softened cream cheese. The result is a smooth, truffle-like dough that holds together easily. Once rolled into small balls, the mixture is chilled to firm up before getting dipped in melted chocolate.
The chocolate coating adds a smooth shell that contrasts beautifully with the soft and creamy center. You can use milk chocolate for a classic finish, white chocolate for a sweeter twist, or even dark chocolate if you want to cut the sweetness slightly. While the chocolate is still wet, you can sprinkle extra Oreo crumbs, colorful sprinkles, or a drizzle of white or dark chocolate over the top for decoration.
These cookie balls are great for parties, potlucks, or holidays. They look elegant on a dessert tray but are so simple to make that they are ideal for beginners. Plus, the recipe can be customized in endless ways. Try using different flavors of Oreos, like mint or birthday cake, or add a drop of peppermint or vanilla extract for a unique flavor.
Best of all, Oreo Cookie Balls can be made in advance. Store them in the fridge for several days or freeze them if you’re prepping for a big event. They hold their shape well and still taste amazing even after being chilled.
Whether you’re making them for a celebration or just for yourself, Oreo Cookie Balls are a fun, easy treat that always hits the spot.
This recipe is made by Juanita Hutson.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 package Oreo cookies (your choice of flavor)
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature for about 30 minutes or until it's easily spreadable.
- Place the Oreo cookies in a large ziplock bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin, or pulse them in a food processor until finely ground.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Oreo cookies with the softened cream cheese. Mix well until the mixture is evenly combined.
- Take spoonfuls of the mixture and roll them into balls, about 1-inch in diameter.
- Place the Oreo balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the Oreo balls for at least 1 hour, or until they are firm.
- Enjoy the Oreo cream cheese balls straight from the fridge. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Awesome
I didn’t have Oreos but used generic cookies instead and they were still good. So versatile!
How do you store them? I put ’em in a bowl and covered it, hope that’s okay.
The flavor is spot on, but I wish there was an option to bake them or something. Straight fridge is fine for me, but my family kept asking why they weren’t “cookies.”
Totally get that—straight fridge is great, but I’ve also tried popping a few on a tray and baking them for like 6–8 minutes at a low temp. They won’t be “real cookies,” but they do get a slightly firmer outside. Might need to adjust the bake time depending on how soft your cream cheese is.
Why not just bake them? I feel like these are basically no-bake cookies anyway. My family would’ve called them “cookie dough balls” if the instructions said cookie dough. Also, I made mine and used double the Oreos, and they turned out more like crumbly rocks 😅
I feel like they don’t taste like real cookies… they are kinda weird, y’know?
Cookie balls? Sounds fun! But are these really gonna be that good? I doubt it.
Are you sure these will taste good? Cream cheese with Oreos? Sounds kinda weird to me.
I made these last week and they were a hit! Super easy and delicious. Don’t doubt it until you try it!
My kids loved them! We make these every week now. Thanks for the recipe!
Do I have to use Oreo? Can’t I use any cookie? Asking for a friend.
I don’t think it will taste the same. Oreos are special, you know? 😕
You can definitely use any cookie! Just keep in mind the taste might change. 🍪
I don’t know. The cream cheese makes them too soft maybe? Might try with less next time.
Tried making these with peanut butter Oreos, and they turned out a bit mushy… not sure what I did wrong.