Adorable Snowman Oreo Balls for Your Holiday Celebrations
Bring some whimsical charm to your holiday celebrations with these Snowman Oreo Balls. Adorable, delicious, and easy to make, these little treats are a hit with kids and adults alike. Decorated to resemble snowmen, they’ll brighten up any dessert table and make excellent gifts. Let’s dive into this festive recipe!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 20 snowmen
Ingredients:
36 Oreo cookies (crushed into fine crumbs)
8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
16 oz white chocolate (for coating, melted)
Mini chocolate chips (for eyes and buttons)
Orange candy melts or orange sprinkles (for noses)
Mini Reese’s Cups or Rolo candies (for hats)
Shredded coconut (optional, for a snowy effect)
Candy canes or pretzel sticks (optional, for arms)
Instructions:
Prepare the Oreo Mixture:
Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and blend until they form fine crumbs.
Transfer the crumbs to a bowl and mix with softened cream cheese until fully combined. The mixture should be moist and pliable.
Shape the Balls:
Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Coat the Balls:
Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth.
Dip each Oreo ball into the melted white chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated. Use a fork to lift them out and gently tap off the excess chocolate.
Place the coated balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Decorate the Snowmen:
While the coating is still wet, add mini chocolate chips for eyes and buttons.
Use a small piece of orange candy melt or sprinkle for the nose.
Attach a mini Reese’s Cup or Rolo candy on top to create a hat. You can use a dab of melted chocolate as glue.
Optional: Stick candy cane pieces or pretzel sticks into the sides for arms.
Sprinkle shredded coconut over the top for a snowy finish.
Set and Serve:
Let the decorated Oreo balls set in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Baking Pro Tips:
Use Room Temperature Cream Cheese: This ensures it blends smoothly with the Oreo crumbs for a uniform mixture.
Work Quickly with Chocolate: To avoid the coating hardening before you add decorations, decorate each ball immediately after coating.
Customize Your Snowmen: Get creative with different candies for features and accessories. Colored sprinkles or edible markers can add fun details.
Make Ahead: You can prepare these up to three days in advance. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
