Snowman Oreo Balls

These snowman Oreo balls are festive, adorable and fun to make with kids! No-bake truffles with Oreos, cream cheese and white chocolate are the perfect holiday dessert.

Prep Time: 30

Chill time: 15

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Ingredients

Oreo balls

36 OREO cookies (see notes)
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
8 ounces white chocolate melting wafers

Decorate

1 teaspoon black decorator icing
Orange sprinkles or orange decorator icing
mini OREO cookies

Optional: Hershey's kisses and Dark chocolate melting wafers for top hat version (instructions in notes below)

Instructions

Oreo balls

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a blender or food processor, pulse the 36 Oreos (with filling) into fine crumbs. You can also place the Oreos in a zip-top bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.
In a large bowl, mix together the cookie crumbs and 8 ounces cream cheese with an electric mixer. If it isn't coming together, get your hands in there and mix it up.
Using a small cookie scoop, portion the mixture onto the baking sheet. Roll into a ball with your hands. Freeze 10 to 15 minutes, or until slightly firm. You don't want them too cold.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 8 ounces white chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in-between each, until smooth.
Use a fork to dip the Oreo balls into the chocolate. Tap on the edge of the bowl to get the smooth finish and let any excess chocolate drip off. Use a toothpick to help slide the ball back onto the baking sheet. Let harden completely.

Decorate

For the eyes and mouth, poke a small hole in the corner of a zip-top bag using a clean toothpick. Add 1 teaspoon black decorator icing. Pipe 2 small dots for the snowman’s eyes. Pipe 5 small dots for the snowman’s mouth.
For the nose, dip the very end of an orange sprinkle in the melted white chocolate and hold it in place, about 20 seconds. You can also do this step using orange decorator icing and a sandwich bag to pipe it.
For the hat, put a small amount of melted white chocolate on the bottom side of a mini Oreo. Place it on top of the snowman’s head and hold it in place about 20 seconds, until it is secured.

Notes

Top hat version: To make the top hat:

Melt a small amount of dark chocolate.
Cut the peak off a Hershey’s kiss.
Dip it tip side down into the melted dark chocolate.
Place it on top of the flat side of an unmelted dark chocolate wafer.
Hold it in place until the two pieces are connected.
Using a toothpick, put a small amount of melted white chocolate on the bottom of the top hat. Place it on top of the snowman’s head and hold in place, about 20 seconds, until secured.

Oreos: You'll need about 1 package of Oreos for this recipe. You don't have to remove the filling, however I like to remove the filling from about 15 or so to make them less rich.

Variation: You can use different flavor of Oreos. The peppermint or golden Oreos also taste great. You can also use milk, dark, or white chocolate.

Storage: For best results, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 2 months.

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