These No Bake Oreo Balls are made with cream cheese, Oreos, and white or dark chocolate. These are easy to make and a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen!

White chocolate covered oreo balls stacked on a plate.

Isn’t it funny how sometimes the simplest things can bring the most joy? These Oreo®️ balls, for example, are one of the easiest desserts you can make but they are also one of the most beloved and as soon as anyone sees them a great big grin breaks across their face.

“Are those oreo balls? Oh my gosh, those things are the bomb!”

For those of us who love to cook, that smile of delight and anticipation is what we live for.

I cook and share food because it’s how I love my people.

Nothing brings me greater joy than to feed the ones I love. And it’s always my first instinct of how to be present for someone. Something good happens, I’m going to bring you food to celebrate. Something bad happens, I’m going to bring you food to commiserate. It’s just what we Southern cooks do.

When Casey was in high school, the mom of one of his friends used to make these No Bake Oreo Balls frequently and he devoured them every time he was at their house. So when he broke his collarbone and had to sit out almost the entire lacrosse season, the next day a batch of these Oreo cookie balls made its way to our front door.

And a few months later, when he broke his wrist and had to sit out the entire summer season, Mrs. Tammy brought more Oreo balls. (And Mrs. Rita brought his favorite cheese grits.)

They didn’t heal any bones or change any circumstances, but for a brief moment they brought a smile to a sad young man’s face. And that’s what cooking is all about. You can’t make a cake and change the world, but you just might bring a moment of joy to someone’s day.

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What are No Bake Oreo Balls?

These No Bake Oreo Balls, also known as Oreo Truffles, are a Kraft original recipe and you can find many variations on the Internet. The basic premise is crushed Oreo cookies mixed with cream cheese, then shaped into balls and dipped in chocolate.

I usually keep them simple and just dip in white chocolate with a semi-sweet drizzle on top. You can also dip in semi-sweet chocolate. The possibilities are endless!

Four white chocolate covered Oreo truffles on a blue plate.

Helpful Tools and Ingredients

  • Food processor – for crushing the Oreo cookies
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheets – I have about 8 of these because I use them for EVERYTHING!
  • Oreo cookies
  • Cream cheese
  • White or dark chocolate – I do not use artificial dipping chocolate
  • Sprinkles or other toppings

How to Make Oreo Balls

Step 1. Get your station ready: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper so you’re ready for dipping.

Step 2. Place cookies in the food processor and pulse until finely ground. Scoop out some of the crumbs and reserve for topping. Add cream cheese in chunks to the food processor and pulse until well blended with the cookie crumbs.

Step 3. Roll the mixture into one-inch balls (or use a cookie scoop) and place on your parchment-lined baking sheets.

Cook’s Tip: You may find it helpful to chill the dough for a few minutes before rolling.

Step 4. After rolling the Oreo balls, place the baking sheets in the freezer for half an hour to an hour.

Step 5. While your Oreo truffles are in the freezer, melt your chocolate according to package directions. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly, just so it is not hot enough to burn your fingers, but not cool enough to set.

Step 6. Remove the no bake Oreo balls from the freezer one tray at a time and place one ball in the melted chocolate. Using a fork, gently stir the ball around to coat, then lift with the fork, tap to drop the excess chocolate, and place the ball back on the baking sheet. Repeat with each Oreo ball.

Step 7. Drizzle your Oreo balls with semi-sweet chocolate and sprinkle with crumbs while the balls are still wet from dipping. Once all the balls are dipped, drizzled, and sprinkled, place the trays back in the freezer for about 15 minutes to set.

FAQs About No Bake Oreo Balls

  1. Can you freeze Oreo balls?
    Yes! Just place your Oreo balls in an airtight containers and freeze for up to 3 months.
  2. Do Oreo truffles need to be refrigerated?
    Yes because they are made with cream cheese. They are fine to be left out for a little while so you can serve at room temp, but store in the refrigerator. And you can keep them for several days, although I promise they won’t last that long!
  3. Do you have gift suggestions using Oreo balls?
    These No Bake Oreo Balls are a perfect gift for someone! Just use any kind of cute container and line with wax or parchment paper. Put a little of the paper in between layers of the Oreo balls. Then tie a ribbon on your container and it’s good to go!
White chocolate covered Oreo balls drizzled with chocolate on a tray.

If you want something even easier than these No Bake Oreo Balls, then try the Easiest Oreo Cheesecake from my friend Stacey at Southern Bite.

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No Bake Oreo Balls

Crushed Oreos mixed with cream cheese and dipped in white chocolate–easy and a family favorite!
Prep: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 40 balls

Ingredients 

  • 16 oz. package Oreos
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz. white chocolate
  • 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate

Instructions 

  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Place cookies in bowl of food processor and pulse until finely ground. Scoop out 1/4 cup of the crumbs and reserve for topping. Add cream cheese in chunks to the food processor and pulse until well blended with cookie crumbs.
  • Roll mixture into one-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets. You may find it helpful to chill the dough for a few minutes before rolling. After rolling the balls, place the baking sheets in the freezer for half an hour to an hour.
  • Melt the white chocolate and the semi-sweet chocolate according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly, just so it is not hot but not enough to set.
  • Remove balls from freezer one tray at a time and place one ball in the melted chocolate. Using a fork, gently stir the ball around to coat then lift with the fork, tap to drop the excess chocolate, and place the ball back on the baking sheet. Drizzle with semi-sweet chocolate and sprinkle with crumbs while the balls are still wet from dipping. Once all the balls are dipped, drizzled, and sprinkled, place the trays back in the freezer for about 15 minutes to set.
  • Store the Oreo balls in the refrigerator for several days (ha! they will not last several days but it sounds good!) or secretly store in the freezer for 2-3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 40balls, Calories: 119kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 1g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 75mg, Sugar: 9g
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 119
Keyword: how to make oreo balls, oreo balls, oreo cream cheese truffles
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Update Notes: This post was originally published December 14, 2015, and on October 21, 2019, was updated with one or more of the following: step-by-step photos, video, updated recipe, new tips.

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Hi, I’m Lucy! I’m a home cook, writer, food and wine fanatic, and recipe developer. I’ve created and tested hundreds of recipes so that I can bring you the best tried and true favorites.

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3 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Hi Lucy,

    These are just so beautiful to look at and I’m sure decadent to eat! I love your concept of being present for someone by cooking or baking for them! So Southern and comforting : )

    xo
    Holly

  2. 5 stars
    Hi Lucy,

    These are just so beautiful to look at and I’m sure decadent to eat! I love your concept of being present for someone by cooking or baking for them! So Southern and comforting : )

    xo
    Holly

  3. 5 stars
    Hi Lucy,

    These are just so beautiful to look at and I’m sure decadent to eat! I love your concept of being present for someone by cooking or baking for them! So Southern and comforting : )

    xo
    Holly