Description
Easy Easter Egg Oreo Cookie Balls recipe! No-bake treats made with Oreos, cream cheese & white chocolate. Perfect for Easter parties & spring celebrations!
Ingredients
Oreo Cookie Dough Balls
- 36 chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreo-style)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Coating
- 12–16 ounces white chocolate or candy melts (for coating)
Decorations
- Pastel-colored candy melts or white chocolate tinted with food coloring
- Easter-themed sprinkles (pastel, egg shapes, etc.)
- Mini candies (optional for decorating)
Instructions
Place chocolate sandwich cookies (with filling) in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Place cookies in a heavy sealable bag and crush thoroughly with a rolling pin.
In a large bowl, combine the cookie crumbs with softened cream cheese. Mix until the mixture becomes a uniform, dough-like consistency.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into smooth balls between your palms. Place formed balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Try to make them as round and smooth as possible – this helps the chocolate coating look even and professional.
Refrigerate the cookie balls for 20–30 minutes so they firm up. I know waiting is hard, but trust me on this one! This step helps prevent cracking when coating and makes the whole dipping process so much easier.
Place the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted and smooth.
Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled cookie ball into the melted chocolate. Allow excess coating to drip off, then place back on the parchment-lined sheet.
While the coating is still wet (work quickly here!), drizzle with tinted candy melts or additional melted chocolate, add pastel sprinkles or small candies, and create “Easter egg” patterns by using contrasting colors.
Let the coated Oreo balls remain at room temperature until the chocolate sets. For faster setting, place the tray in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes.
Notes
Common mistakes to avoid:
- Overheating white chocolate – it scorches easily and becomes grainy. Always use short intervals and stir well!
- Adding decorations after the coating has set – they won’t stick and you’ll be sad. Decorate while it’s still wet and tacky.
- Using cold cream cheese – it won’t mix properly and you’ll have lumps in your dough.
Smart shortcuts:
- Buy pre-crushed Oreo crumbs if you can find them to save time (though crushing them is half the fun!).
- Use different colored candy melts instead of tinting white chocolate – less mess, more color options!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American