Classic Oreo Cream Cheese Balls
These delightful Classic Oreo Cream Cheese Balls are a simple yet indulgent treat, perfect for any occasion. They feature a creamy, sweet filling made with cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla, all mixed with crushed Oreos and coated in even more cookie crumbs.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Plastic wrap
- Shallow dish
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 20-25 Oreo cookies (reserving for coating)
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Crush 15-20 Oreo cookies in a food processor or a Ziploc bag until finely crumbled, reserving 5-10 for coating.
- Combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, optional butter, and vanilla extract in a bowl then beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add the crushed Oreos to the cream cheese mixture and mix by hand or on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
- While chilling, crush the remaining 5-10 Oreo cookies into fine crumbs for the coating and place them in a shallow dish.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the chilled mixture and roll it into smooth balls.
- Gently roll each ball in the reserved Oreo crumbs until fully coated, pressing lightly to secure the crumbs.
- Place the coated balls on parchment-lined plate, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch of flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt to the cream cheese mixture. If the mixture is too sticky to roll, chill it for an additional 15-30 minutes. These cream cheese balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.