Description
These Mummy Oreo Balls are a spooky and delicious Halloween treat made with just 4 simple ingredients. Featuring a creamy cream cheese and Oreo cookie center coated in a hard vanilla candy shell, these no-bake dessert balls are easy to make and perfect for festive celebrations. Fun to assemble and decorate, they’re great for including kids in the kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 20 Golden Oreos
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 10 ounces vanilla candy melts or dipping wafers
- 1 package candy eyes
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to use for placing the finished Oreo balls.
- Crush the Oreos: Pulse the Golden Oreos in a food processor until they become fine crumbs. This ensures a smooth texture for the Oreo ball mixture.
- Mix with cream cheese: Transfer the Oreo crumbs to a large mixing bowl and add the softened cream cheese. Stir until fully combined and smooth, forming a dough-like consistency.
- Form the balls: Using a cookie scoop, portion the mixture into approximately 1-inch balls. Roll each between your palms until smooth and place them onto the prepared baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the candy coating: Melt the vanilla candy melts according to package instructions, usually by microwaving in short intervals and stirring.
- Dip the balls in chocolate: Pour the melted candy melts into a small bowl. Using a fork, dip each chilled Oreo ball into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Tap off any excess coating gently on the bowl edge, ensuring the truffle rests on top of the fork tines without being pierced.
- Decorate with candy eyes: Return the coated balls to the baking sheet. Transfer remaining melted chocolate into a small zip-top bag, cut a small hole in one corner, and drizzle chocolate over the balls to create the ‘mummy wrap’ effect. Place two candy eyes on each ball immediately, using a small dab of melted chocolate if needed to adhere the eyes.
- Set the coating: Place the decorated balls in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to harden completely.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from fridge and serve these adorable and tasty mummy Oreo balls as a fun Halloween treat.
Notes
- This recipe is a no-bake dessert, making it simple and perfect for kids to participate in assembling and decorating.
- You can substitute the Golden Oreos with regular Oreos if preferred for a darker look.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to mix smoothly with the crushed cookies.
- If the candy melts harden too quickly during decorating, gently reheat in short bursts to keep them smooth.
- Store leftover Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Oreo ball
- Calories: 111 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 86 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 9 mg
