Description
These delightful OREO Cookie Ball Basketballs are simple, festive treats that are perfect for game days and celebrations. Made by mixing crushed OREO cookies with cream cheese and covered in vibrant orange chocolate, they bring smiles to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
1 package (14.3-ounce) OREO cookies
1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened
16 ounces orange candy melts or white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
1 black edible food marker (fine tip)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookies: Place all the OREO cookies into a food processor and process them until they form very fine crumbs
- Mix with Cream Cheese: Transfer the OREO crumbs to a large mixing bowl and add the softened cream cheese. Mix thoroughly with a sturdy spoo
- Roll the Balls: Scoop out portions of the mixture and roll each into a smooth ball about 1-inch in diameter
- Chill the Balls: Place the rolled balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
- Melt the Coating: Melt the orange candy melts or white chocolate with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring in 30-second intervals until smooth
- Dip the Balls: Dip each chilled cookie ball into the melted chocolate, then tap off excess chocolate
- Set the Coating: Let the dipped balls sit until the chocolate sets, then refrigerate for another 15-20 minutes
- Decorate as Basketballs: Once set, use the black edible food marker to draw basketball lines on each ball
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange on a platter and serve
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Chilling is crucial to prevent the balls from crumbling in the chocolate.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg