Description
Festive Snowman Oreo Balls are easy, no-bake holiday treats. Crushed Oreos, cream cheese, and white chocolate create adorable snowmen perfect for parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.3 ounces) Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 16 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
- Orange candy melts or orange sprinkles for the nose
- Mini chocolate chips for the eyes and buttons
- Pretzel sticks, broken in half, for the arms
- Optional: Black decorating gel for the mouth
- Optional: Shredded coconut for coating
Instructions
- Crush the Oreo cookies. Use a food processor or place in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until finely crushed.
- In a large bowl, combine the crushed Oreos and softened cream cheese.
- Mix until completely combined, forming a thick, dough-like mixture.
- Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
- Keep the melted chocolate warm while dipping.
- Remove the Oreo balls from the freezer.
- Dip each ball into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it’s completely covered.
- Lift the ball out of the chocolate and tap off any excess.
- Place the dipped ball back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Immediately add the decorations before the white chocolate sets.
- Add orange candy melts or orange sprinkles for the nose.
- Add mini chocolate chips for the eyes and buttons.
- Insert two broken pretzel sticks into the sides of the ball for the arms.
- Add a mouth using black decorating gel (optional).
- Sprinkle with shredded coconut (optional).
- Repeat steps for all Oreo balls.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow the white chocolate to set completely.
Notes
- Don’t skip the freezing step!
- If white chocolate thickens, add a teaspoon of vegetable oil or shortening.
- Use milk chocolate or dark chocolate instead of white chocolate.
- Add a sprinkle of edible glitter.
- Use different types of sprinkles for the nose and buttons.
- Prepare the Oreo balls ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator.
- Set up a decorating station and let your kids or guests decorate their own snowmen.
- Storage: Store the finished Snowman Oreo Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Troubleshooting: If your white chocolate is seizing up, try adding a small amount of vegetable oil or shortening. If your Oreo balls are falling apart, make sure you’re freezing them long enough.
- Make it easier: Use store-bought candy eyes instead of mini chocolate chips. This will save you some time and effort.
- Flavor variations: Add a drop of peppermint extract to the melted white chocolate for a minty flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes