Description
Monster Oreo Balls are an easy and fun Halloween treat made by combining crushed Oreo cookies with softened cream cheese, then dipping the mixture into vibrant colored candy melts and decorating with candy eyes and sprinkles for a spooky monster look. These no-bake, bite-sized delights are perfect for parties and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Oreo Ball Mixture
- 36 Oreo Cookies (1 package, regular)
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
Coating and Decoration
- 1 cup Vibrant Green Candy Melts
- 1 cup Lavender Candy Melts
- 1 cup Orange Candy Melts
- Candy Eyes
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Crush Oreos: Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. Alternatively, put them in a large ziplock bag and crush thoroughly using a rolling pin.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: Transfer the Oreo crumbs to a mixing bowl and add the softened cream cheese. Stir until combined, or use a stand mixer on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Form Balls: Use a cookie scoop to portion the mixture into equal-sized balls. Arrange them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze: Place the tray in the freezer and chill the balls for 1 hour or until firm.
- Melt Candy Coatings: Pour each color of candy melts into separate microwave-safe bowls. Microwave one bowl at a time in 20-second intervals, stirring after each session until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip and Decorate: Dip each chilled Oreo ball into the melted candy coating until fully covered, allowing excess to drip off. Immediately add a candy eye on the side and sprinkle ‘monster hair’ on top. Place back on the parchment paper.
- Set the Coating: Allow the candy coating to harden completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform-sized balls for even freezing and coating.
- You can substitute cream cheese with a dairy-free alternative to make these vegan-friendly.
- If you don’t have a food processor, crushing Oreos in a sealed bag with a rolling pin works perfectly.
- Store leftover Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- These treats are ideal for Halloween parties but can be customized with different colors and decorations for other occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Oreo ball
- Calories: 61 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
