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    Home » Dessert » 3 Ingredient Oreo Balls – No Bake Recipe

    3 Ingredient Oreo Balls – No Bake Recipe

    Published: Nov 12, 2024 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    3 Ingredient Oreo Balls are an easy no-bake dessert! Perfect for the holidays or any time of year. Decorate with colored sprinkles to be festive and match the occasion.

    Oreo balls on a serving plate with front one bitten in half, topped with colorful sprinkles.

    Original post: December 2018 | Updated: November 2022 and November 2024

    Why This Recipe Works

    • Easy, no-bake recipes are my jam this year (uh, every year!). 
    • Oh my goodness, people adore this sweet treat so much. Not a single one ever goes to waste! 
    • 3-ingredient Oreo truffles require minimal effort to make and they are ridiculously addicting. 
    • Perfect for cookie exchanges during the holidays.
    • Oreo cookie balls are great for holiday parties or any other holiday such as Valentine’s Day, St Patrick’s Day or even birthdays.

    Recipe Ingredients

    Ingredients for oreo balls lined up on a white counter top.

    Oreo cookies – Use a food processor to chop cookies or crush with a heavy spoon in a sealed ziploc bag.

    Consider using a different variety of cookie, such as lemon Oreos or golden Oreos. Let the flavor of Oreo determine the flavor of this no bake treat.

    Cream cheese – Use full-fat cream, room temperature cream cheese for best results.

    Vanilla almond bark – Coarsely chop the almond bark before melting it. Alternatively, you may use a bag of melted white chocolate chips or chocolate melting wafers. Almond bark hardens much better than chocolate and creates more of a smooth finish, but both options are delicious. 

    Festive toppings – Festive sprinkles are a great way to make your dessert more fun. You can also drizzle chocolate over the top to create a fun pattern, or sprinkle crushed candy canes or crushed candy bars over the tops.

    How To Make 3-Ingredient Oreo Balls

    Step 1

    Place Oreos in a ziploc bag and pound with a wooden spoon or a rolling pin until finely chopped. Place cookie crumbs in a large bowl and add the softened cream cheese. Stir until well coated.

    Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes.

    Oreo balls on a lined baking sheet next to chocolate cookie cream cheese mixture.

    Step 2

    Place almond bark in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 60 seconds and stir. Heat in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth.

    Fork sitting a dipped oreo ball on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    Step 3

    Place each ball onto a fork and dip into the melted chocolate or melted almond bark until coated. Cover with sprinkles as desired and carefully place back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for an additional 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.

    Oreo balls topped with festive sprinkles on a baking sheet.

    Recipe Notes for No Bake Oreo Balls

    • Use a small cookie scoop to uniformly scoop the mixture from the bowl. This will help you to create consistently sized balls.
    • The consistency of the crushed cookies can vary. Both a chunky mixture and fine crumbs will work!
    • Sprinkle additional crushed Oreos over the tops of the truffles after placing on parchment.
    • Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to combine ingredients to create smooth balls.

    Almond Bark vs Chocolate

    Chocolate and almond bark both act as delicious coatings for your favorite treats, but with different flavors, textures and ingredients. Both have a silky smooth texture when melted, but almond bark firms up much better once it has cooled.

    Chocolate comes with a greater depth of chocolatey flavor, but lacks the ability to stay as firm as almond bark once it has cooled.

    How To Melt Almond Bark For Oreo Balls

    My favorite method for melting the almond bark is in the microwave. Place bark or chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 1 minute and stir. 

    Continue to heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is creamy and free of lumps. This method is quick and never fails!

    How To Roll Easy Oreo Balls In Almond Bark

    First of all, I much prefer using almond bark to create delicious Oreo truffles because bark hardens nicely and doesn’t melt in your fingers when you pop one in your mouth. Chocolate chips will work, too.

    When dipping, you can stab the ball with a toothpick or you can place it on a fork and dip. Whichever method you use, immediately roll the whole thing in sprinkles (sprinkles are optional) and place onto a serving plate or waxed paper.

    Colorful sprinkles on oreo balls, lined up on a serving platter.

    Can You Freeze Oreo Balls

    Oreo Balls should be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator and will stay fresh for 7-10 days. Or you can freeze them for up to 3 months!

    Holiday Dessert Recipes

    For other festive holiday treats, check these desserts out! 

    • Homemade Butterfingers
    • Spiral Sugar Cookies
    • Instant Pot Cheesecake
    • Gingerbread Cookies
    • Snowball Cookies
    • Snickers Fudge
    Pink and red sprinkles on white chocolate covered oreo truffles.

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    3 Ingredient Oreo Balls – No Bake Recipe

    3 Ingredient Oreo Balls are an easy no-bake dessert! Perfect for the holidays or any time of year. Decorate with colored sprinkles to be festive and match the occasion.
    4.20 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 280kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 15.5 oz Oreo cookies
    • 8 oz cream cheese softened
    • 24 oz vanilla almond bark coarsely chopped
    • sprinkles for decoration optional
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    Instructions

    • Place Oreos in ziploc bag and pound with a heavy spoon until finely chopped. Place chopped Oreos in a large bowl and add the cream cheese. Stir until well coated.
    • Roll mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands and place on a baking sheet covered with parchment or waxpaper. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes.
    • Place almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 60 seconds and stir. Heat in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth.
    • Place each Oreo ball onto a fork and dip into the melted almond bark until coated. Cover with sprinkles as desired and carefully place back onto the parchment/wax paper and chill for an additional 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.

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    Notes

    • Use a small cookie scoop to uniformly scoop the mixture from the bowl. This will help you to create consistently sized balls.
    • The consistency of the crushed cookies can vary. Both a chunky mixture and fine crumbs will work!
    • Sprinkle additional crushed Oreos over the tops of the truffles after placing on parchment.
    • Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to combine ingredients to create smooth balls.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Jessica Argue

      November 24, 2024 at 7:05 am

      5 stars
      I make these every year for my work thanksgiving party and for Christmas at my grandparents. Everyone loves them!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        November 24, 2024 at 2:05 pm

        I love hearing that you make these for family holiday get togethers! So glad you all love them!

        Reply
    2. Robin Polito

      December 15, 2022 at 7:48 pm

      1 star
      The balls need to be refrigerated much longer than 30 minutes, otherwise they fall apart in the melted bark. Also, it’s well nigh impossible to get them off the fork neatly.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        December 15, 2022 at 8:14 pm

        You get good at moving them from the fork to dry! They don’t have to be pretty to be enjoyed though so have fun with it.

        Reply
    3. Laura

      December 09, 2016 at 4:24 am

      These were tasty but OMG a total nightmare to make! They looked so sad too

      Reply
    4. Beth Horton

      December 10, 2015 at 11:24 pm

      Omg, I’m just saying this is harder than you think… The balls fell apart in the melted chocolate, what a disaster!

      Reply
    5. Megan Porta

      December 23, 2014 at 1:00 am

      Hi Cat! Melted chocolate of any kind would work great, too!
      Megan

      Reply
    6. Cat

      December 22, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      Happy Holidays

      I have been unsuccessful in finding almond bark. I am trying one more place today. Is there anything that will work well in its place? TIA Cat

      Reply
      • Linda Jay

        December 23, 2022 at 10:38 pm

        You can find it at Aldi. Always a display near the front registers. inexpensive too.

        Reply
    7. Sally

      December 15, 2014 at 1:36 am

      If I don't have a food processor will a bleeder do as well thanks !!!!

      Reply
    8. Diane

      December 12, 2014 at 2:34 am

      I used mint Oreo cookies and then melted 3 Hershey's white chocolate candy bars = the ones with peppermint. If you love mint you will love these.
      The next time they have peanut butter Oreos I want to make them again.

      Reply
    9. Meanjen

      December 12, 2014 at 2:12 am

      I was wondering the same thing! Do they have to be refrigerated?

      Reply
    10. Lezah

      December 01, 2014 at 7:26 pm

      These look amazing!! Do these have to stay or frigerated though? I'm looking for good treats to send to my boyfriend and his company as they are deployed. I'm not sure if these will be good by time they get to him?

      Reply
    11. Alyssa

      December 18, 2011 at 8:17 am

      So cute! I have to try these for cookie exchanges next christmas season. I'm pinning this one!

      Reply
    12. Jen

      December 18, 2011 at 4:58 am

      Food friends are THE best! Glad you have someone so special to share it with!

      Reply
    13. Peggy

      December 17, 2011 at 8:40 pm

      These are one of my favorite things to make during the holidays! You're totally right too – they're extremely easy to make and decorate!

      Reply
      • Robin Polito

        December 15, 2022 at 7:46 pm

        This is the most unfavorite thing I have ever made! What did you do to make it easy?

        Reply
    14. Parsley Sage

      December 17, 2011 at 2:00 am

      These are dangerous good, aren't they. I can tell by the pictures. I'm totally thanking God for your life right now too 🙂

      Buzzed!

      Reply
    15. Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet)

      December 16, 2011 at 11:55 pm

      Great minds think alike! I love these truffles and do a mint spin on them for the holidays! Come by and check 'em out if you get a chance! Your truffles are SO pretty with all the red and green festive decor!!

      Reply
    16. The Mom Chef: Taking on Magazines

      December 16, 2011 at 7:46 pm

      I like the fact that you used the Christmas Oreos. I do see a hit of color in them. Very cute and so easy, even I could manage these. Many thanks!

      Reply
    17. Suzi

      December 16, 2011 at 4:29 pm

      Oh my gosh these are too cute and that inside is dreamy. Thanks to you, your friend and her mom. Have a wonderful weekend.

      Reply
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