Rating: 3.75
(180)

Cookie Balls

July 29, 2024

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.

Cookie Balls
Cookie Balls
3.75 from 180 votes
With just a few ingredients – crushed Oreo cookies, cream cheese, you get a rich, creamy, chocolatey treat that feels indulgent and looks impressive. No baking required, no fancy equipment, and no special skills needed.
Servings 6 people
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 2896kcalCarbohydrates: 334gProtein: 38gFat: 165gSaturated Fat: 71gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gMonounsaturated Fat: 62gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 229mgSodium: 2470mgPotassium: 1359mgFiber: 13gSugar: 193gVitamin A: 3055IUCalcium: 315mgIron: 55mg
Author: Juanita Hutson
Calories: 2896kcal
Meal Type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cream cheese, oreo cookies
Cooking Method: Nobake
Time: <30 Min
Level: Easy
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  1. User avatar Joseph Edward Singer says:

    4 stars
    Awesome

  2. 4 stars
    I didn’t have Oreos but used generic cookies instead and they were still good. So versatile!

  3. User avatar belkis.lockman1987 says:

    3 stars
    How do you store them? I put ’em in a bowl and covered it, hope that’s okay.

  4. User avatar jackie.crist9 says:

    5 stars
    So easy and dangerously tasty. I used mint Oreos and the mint flavor actually came through really nicely.

    1. User avatar abe.walter1979 says:

      5 stars
      That sounds dangerously good 😅 Mint Oreos are such a cheat code. I love that the flavor actually punches through!

    2. User avatar ArabianNights says:

      3 stars
      I tried plain Oreos and mine were kinda crumbly—maybe I didn’t soften the cream cheese enough. Would mint Oreos make it hold together better or just taste different?

  5. User avatar otto.hansen47 says:

    4 stars
    I tried this with regular Oreos and also cheesecake Oreos—honestly couldn’t tell a difference, but both were good.

    1. User avatar tissues_with_issues says:

      5 stars
      Same here! I used the chocolate ones and they turned out basically identical—so I guess it really just comes down to whether you like the flavor.

  6. User avatar thomas.jaskolski44 says:

    2 stars
    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.”

    1. User avatar damon.barton says:

      5 stars
      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.

    2. User avatar Super Saiyan Goten says:

      3 stars
      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 😅

  7. User avatar jay.leffler79 says:

    3 stars
    I feel like they don’t taste like real cookies… they are kinda weird, y’know?

  8. User avatar Questular Rontok says:

    4 stars
    I forgot to soften the cream cheese long enough and it was super crumbly at first, but once it came together in the fridge they were great.

  9. 5 stars
    These are dangerously easy. I used mint Oreos and they tasted like a no-bake dessert you’d actually pay for 😄

  10. User avatar beula.thiel1994 says:

    1 star
    Cookie balls? Sounds fun! But are these really gonna be that good? I doubt it.

    1. User avatar meredith.oberbrunner33 says:

      2 stars
      Are you sure these will taste good? Cream cheese with Oreos? Sounds kinda weird to me.

    2. 5 stars
      I made these last week and they were a hit! Super easy and delicious. Don’t doubt it until you try it!

  11. 5 stars
    My kids loved them! We make these every week now. Thanks for the recipe!

  12. 2 stars
    Do I have to use Oreo? Can’t I use any cookie? Asking for a friend.

    1. User avatar Pasta Fasta says:

      3 stars
      I don’t think it will taste the same. Oreos are special, you know? 😕

    2. User avatar ryan.kozey96 says:

      5 stars
      You can definitely use any cookie! Just keep in mind the taste might change. 🍪

  13. User avatar jennefer.raynor1966 says:

    3 stars
    I don’t know. The cream cheese makes them too soft maybe? Might try with less next time.

  14. 3 stars
    Tried making these with peanut butter Oreos, and they turned out a bit mushy… not sure what I did wrong.

  15. User avatar essie.altenwerth59 says:

    2 stars
    Ugh, tried this and didn’t like it. Too sweet for me!

  16. User avatar Ali Gaither says:

    3 stars
    I don’t know, they seem a bit too sweet for my taste. Maybe less cream cheese?

  17. User avatar long.balistreri73 says:

    4 stars
    I tried making these but I accidentally used a whole packet of Oreos, now they’re HUGE! Oops!

  18. User avatar Falmer Shaman says:

    5 stars
    Quick and delicious! 1010 would recommend to a friend.

    1. 5 stars
      So glad you loved it! They’re a hit at parties too!

    2. User avatar darryl.haag72 says:

      2 stars
      I don’t know, cream cheese with Oreos? Kinda sounds weird to me. How can it be 1010?

  19. 2 stars
    Cookie balls? More like cookie GLOBS! Way too sweet for me, couldn’t finish one.

  20. User avatar gabriel.friesen56 says:

    5 stars
    Great for parties! I made these and they disappeared in minutes! 🥳

  21. 4 stars
    Super easy, but I think 1 hour is a little optimistic. I left mine in overnight because they were soft at first. Once chilled they were perfect. Great quick dessert for parties.

  22. 1 star
    Followed the recipe but they came out too mushy. What did I do wrong? 😩

  23. User avatar christel.dickens says:

    5 stars
    These are the best! So easy and everyone loves them! 😍

    1. User avatar kenton.walker1965 says:

      5 stars
      I totally agree! These are so simple and a hit at parties! 🤩

  24. User avatar mathilda.doyle8 says:

    5 stars
    OMG, these are to die for! They vanished in minutes!????????

    1. User avatar darren.padberg50 says:

      5 stars
      I made these and my family loved them too! Perfect for parties! 🎉

  25. User avatar gil.mcclure39 says:

    5 stars
    So delicious! Perfect for parties, everyone gobbled them up! 🤤

  26. 2 stars
    I tried making these with peanut butter Oreos and they were a disaster. The mix was too dry. Maybe I did something wrong?

    1. User avatar kathaleen.schmitt18 says:

      4 stars
      I think the peanut butter flavor might’ve made the mixture too thick. You could try adding a bit of milk next time to moisten it up! 💡

    2. User avatar cythia.olson says:

      2 stars
      Nah, I think the recipe just ain’t that good. It doesn’t seem simple. How can cream cheese and Oreos be dry??

  27. User avatar mason.ullrich says:

    3 stars
    Cookies plus cream cheese? That sounds funky. I don’t know if I will try this. Maybe stick to regular cookies.

    1. User avatar Chaurus Hunter says:

      2 stars
      Not sure about cream cheese… Sounds kinda weird for cookies. I’m sticking with my chocolate chip.

    2. User avatar fletcher.gleason says:

      5 stars
      I actually tried it, and it was amazing! You should give it a shot; it’s not funky at all!

  28. User avatar reba.monahan1985 says:

    2 stars
    Instructions are too long. Can’t you just say mix and roll? 🤷‍♂️

    1. 4 stars
      Yeah, but those details help if you mess up. You don’t want mushy cookie balls! 😂

    2. User avatar milo.strosin98 says:

      5 stars
      I actually found the steps really helpful! It’s not just mix and roll, there’s a technique to it. 🍪

  29. 5 stars
    I added some peanut butter, and it was bomb! Seriously give that a try!

  30. User avatar Bradford Osinski says:

    4 stars
    LOL, I thought you had to bake cookies! These are like fridge cookies haha.

    1. User avatar isaac.pagac2015 says:

      5 stars
      Haha, right? It’s like magic – no oven needed! These are super easy and delicious too!

    2. User avatar elliot.oberbrunner says:

      2 stars
      I dunno, man. They don’t seem like real cookies if you ain’t baking them. Just saying.

  31. User avatar Mr. Camellia Mraz says:

    4 stars
    I think it needs more chocolate. Maybe chocolate drizzle on top? Just saying.

    1. User avatar dewayne.herman says:

      2 stars
      I dunno, I think they’re sweet enough as is. Too much chocolate might ruin it.

    2. 5 stars
      I totally agree! A chocolate drizzle would make these even better! 🍫

  32. User avatar brooks.abernathy2025 says:

    5 stars
    Yum! Making these for my daughter’s birthday party. Can’t wait to see how they turn out!

  33. User avatar princess.langosh says:

    2 stars
    I don’t really get the point of this. It’s basically just cream cheese with crushed cookies. Like… where’s the actual cooking?

    1. User avatar Dan Streetmentioner says:

      4 stars
      I get what you mean, but for me the “cooking” is the mixing + chilling. They come out more like a no-bake dessert bite than a baked recipe.

    2. User avatar latrina.larson says:

      5 stars
      Honestly I love no-bake stuff. If you chill them long enough they actually set up nicely—texture is the whole point, not baking.

  34. User avatar maria.hoeger says:

    5 stars
    Wow so good!

  35. 5 stars
    These are super easy to make and taste divine! I used mint Oreos, and they were a hit at the party!

  36. User avatar Thufir Hawat says:

    4 stars
    I messed up the cream cheese part—forgot to soften it and it tore everything up. Eventually I microwaved it for like 10 seconds and it fixed. Recipe is forgiving!

  37. User avatar christi.donnelly18 says:

    2 stars
    Why do we need to refrigerate them? I want to eat them NOW!

  38. User avatar shizuko.schowalter says:

    2 stars
    I tried it with Double Stuf and it was kinda greasy? Like the texture felt too soft even after chilling.

  39. User avatar dominque.hackett says:

    4 stars
    Made these for a party and they disappeared fast. Only change: I added a tiny pinch of salt because Oreos are pretty sweet already.

  40. User avatar Justin Credible says:

    5 stars
    These cookie balls are AMAZING! Super easy and everyone loves them!

  41. User avatar miguel.legros says:

    5 stars
    Made these for my kids but they were all gone in one day! Gonna make more now!

  42. User avatar wm.breitenberg says:

    3 stars
    Okay but… is it supposed to be this salty? The cream cheese is mild and the Oreos bring a lot of salt, so I might reduce it next time.

    1. 5 stars
      Totally—if you’re using an Oreo flavor that’s saltier (or even just regular Oreos), it can come out pretty punchy. I’d definitely try reducing—maybe use a lower-salt cookie next time or cut back slightly. You can also add a tiny pinch of unsweetened cocoa or a bit more cream cheese to balance it.

    2. User avatar georgeann.mcclure63 says:

      3 stars
      Mine weren’t salty at all? Maybe your cream cheese was extra salty or the Oreos you used were like “mega” flavor ones. Next time try less crushed cookies or let it sit longer in the fridge, the salt kinda mellows?? Not sure though 😅

  43. User avatar The Allitnils says:

    3 stars
    I don’t know about this, cream cheese and Oreos? Sounds weird but I might try it…

    1. User avatar todd.bauch60 says:

      5 stars
      Trust me, it’s way better than it sounds! The creaminess totally balances out the Oreos. You should definitely try it!

  44. 2 stars
    Too sweet for me. I think less cream cheese would make it better!

  45. 4 stars
    I only had double stuffed Oreos and had to use that. Still turned out amazing!

  46. User avatar reyes.hansen1968 says:

    3 stars
    I found this recipe really simple but my mixture was too sticky. Did I mess something up?

    1. User avatar alejandro.macgyver58 says:

      4 stars
      Maybe you just need to add more crushed cookies? Sometimes the cream cheese can be too soft if it’s not cold enough.

  47. User avatar ross.daniel84 says:

    3 stars
    This is a fun kid-friendly snack, but I think it’s overly sweet depending on your Oreos. I’ll try plain Oreos next time or maybe add a pinch of salt.

  48. User avatar catharine.barrows60 says:

    3 stars
    Mine turned out a bit crumbly—maybe my cream cheese wasn’t soft enough. Next time I’ll leave it longer.

    1. User avatar eugenia.gutmann96 says:

      3 stars
      Hm, mine weren’t crumbly but I used the mega creamy one and I mashed the Oreos till like powder. Maybe stop mixing so much? Mine kinda got tough when I over did it 🤷‍♀️

    2. User avatar Barliman Butterbur says:

      4 stars
      That sounds super plausible—cream cheese that’s not fully softened can make it feel dry/crumbly. Did you also refrigerate them long enough (at least an hour)?

  49. 2 stars
    Ew, carrot cake Oreos? No thanks. Stick with regular Oreos, people!

    1. User avatar leatrice.wilkinson1965 says:

      5 stars
      I totally disagree! Carrot cake Oreos are amazing! Give them a shot. You might be surprised!

    2. User avatar Hotblack Desiato says:

      4 stars
      People like what they like. You don’t have to be rude. Some of us enjoy a little variety every now and then.

  50. User avatar ehtel.botsford1970 says:

    3 stars
    I tink the rolling of the balls is hard for me. My hands got all messy. Still they taste gud!

  51. User avatar dillon.macejkovic says:

    4 stars
    One of the easiest recipes ever! My kids helped, and we had so much fun making these!

    1. User avatar hellen.hauck1989 says:

      5 stars
      That sounds great! I love when kids help in the kitchen. It makes things so much more fun! What flavor of Oreos did you use?

  52. User avatar Sand-Dial says:

    2 stars
    Easy recipe but I prefer regular cookies over these. Not for me.

  53. User avatar Bilbo Baggins says:

    4 stars
    Yummy! But I think next time I’ll add some sprinkles on top!

  54. User avatar karma.beahan says:

    5 stars
    These cookie balls are amazing! So easy to make and everyone loved them. Five stars all the way!

  55. User avatar mitch.hodkiewicz94 says:

    1 star
    I made these but I used peanut butter instead of cream cheese. Big mistake, they fell apart!

  56. User avatar basementDweller says:

    5 stars
    These are sooo good! Made them for a party and they disappeared in minutes!

    1. User avatar prairie dog says:

      5 stars
      I’m so glad to hear!!! They are always a hit at my gatherings too! 😄

  57. 3 stars
    Sounds easy, but I don’t have a rolling pin. Can I just crush the cookies with my hands? 🤷‍♀️

    1. User avatar suzann.purdy74 says:

      4 stars
      Crushing with your hands could work, but might not get them as fine! Maybe try a heavy book instead? 😊

  58. User avatar tissues_with_issues says:

    5 stars
    Pure heaven! 🍪❤️

  59. User avatar oPandariaNo says:

    2 stars
    They look nice but I ain’t got cream cheese. Can I use yogurt instead?

  60. User avatar rich.landlord says:

    5 stars
    These are super easy to make! My kids loved them!

    1. User avatar armadillo says:

      2 stars
      Tried making these once, but my kids found it too sweet! Maybe I missed something?

    2. User avatar CTRLplusW says:

      5 stars
      I’m so glad your kids loved them! They’re definitely a hit at parties too.

  61. User avatar jeffrey.boyle says:

    2 stars
    I couldn’t get the cream cheese to mix well. Is there a trick to that? 🤔

  62. User avatar elmer.lynch says:

    2 stars
    meh. mine tasted kinda like cheesecake frosting without the cheesecake. Also I ran out of parchment and they stuck a little 😩

  63. User avatar Spider Guardian says:

    4 stars
    My kids loved these! Will be making them again for sure. So simple! 👍

  64. User avatar alfreda.walker15 says:

    5 stars
    Just made these and my husband can’t stop eating them! Will make again for sure.

  65. User avatar tyron.kertzmann55 says:

    1 star
    The cream cheese and Oreos combo is a bit weird if you ask me. Not my thing.

  66. User avatar curt.smith says:

    4 stars
    So easy to make! But I ate them all before I even finished chilling them lol!

  67. 3 stars
    I only gave 3 stars cuz my bag of Oreos was stale, so the flavor was kinda flat. Recipe still worked!

  68. User avatar damien.orn says:

    4 stars
    Simple and delicious! I didn’t even wait for them to chill for an hour, I ate them right away! Yum!

  69. 4 stars
    N0 reviewed? I loved it but accidentally left them out for too long and they became kinda soft.

    1. User avatar joanna.sipes says:

      4 stars
      Glad you loved them! Softness can happen if they’re out too long. Try putting them in the fridge for a bit next time!

  70. User avatar emelina.hessel42 says:

    5 stars
    Yum! I used mint Oreos and they were a hit! 😋

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