By: Jill Mills Updated: Dec 25, 2024

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Made with just 3 ingredients, these easy Oreo Balls are a classic no-bake treat. Perfect for the holidays or anytime you’re craving a chocolate treat.

I’ve been making this Oreo balls recipe for years and years. I’ve used it as the base recipe for other variations, like peppermint Oreo balls and Easter egg Oreo balls, but this original recipe is the one I come back to again and again. It’s so just simple and everyone loves it!

Why This Is The Best Oreo Balls Recipe

Only 3 ingredients. Oreos, cream cheese, and chocolate – that’s all you need for this recipe!
No baking required. In fact, there’s not any cooking required at all, beyond melting the chocolate. You don’t even need a mixer.
Store well. These Oreo balls can be made well in advance because they store in the fridge for 2-3 weeks and in the freezer for even longer.
Easy to customize. Feel free to use this recipe as a starting point and customize it with your favorite chocolate, flavors, and toppings. There are so many possibilities!

A plate of white chocolate Oreo balls, one with a bite missing

What You’ll Need

Here’s an overview of the 3 ingredients needed. You can find the measurements in the recipe card below.

Oreos – I used regular Oreos for these Oreo balls, not double stuffed.
Cream cheese – Use regular brick cream cheese, not the type in the container. Softened so it’s easier to mix.
Baking chocolate – Use quality semi-sweet baking chocolate for the best flavor.

Recipe Variations

There are lots of ways to customize your Oreo balls. Here are a few ideas:

Use different chocolate. Try dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate in place of the semi-sweet. You can even add food coloring to white chocolate for a fun twist.
Try flavored Oreos. You can make these with vanilla or peppermint Oreos for a different flavor.
Add an extract. A splash of mint extract can turn these into chocolate mint truffles.

How To Make Oreo Balls

Here’s an overview of how to make homemade Oreo balls. They’re so simple!

A wooden spoon stirring Oreo crumbs and cream cheese

Combine the ingredients. Crush 9 cookies and set aside for later. Crush the remaining cookies then blend with the cream cheese.
Dip in chocolate. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls. Dip into melted chocolate then place on a baking sheet covered with wax paper. Sprinkle with the reserved cookie crumbs.
Chill. Refrigerate for at least an hour until firm. Then transfer to another container.

Chocolate Oreo Balls with a bite taken out

Decorating Ideas

I decorated these Oreo balls with a sprinkle of Oreo crumbs on the still-wet chocolate coating. However there are many different ways to decorate them. Here are a few ideas:

Drizzle of melted chocolate
Sprinkles
Crushed candy canes
Crushed graham cracker crumbs

Whatever you choose, just be sure to add it while the chocolate is still wet so that it sticks.

Proper Storage

Fridge. Oreo balls should be stored in the fridge. They’ll last for up to 3 weeks in an airtight container.
Freezer. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Flash-freeze on a baking sheet until solid then transfer to another container. Thaw the Oreo Cookie Balls in the fridge.

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