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Glossy chocolate oreo balls with sprinkles on a white serving tray, fresh from the fridge

Oreo Balls With a Fudgy Center and Snappy Chocolate Shell

Fudgy cream cheese centers made from crushed Oreo cookies, dipped in a thin chocolate shell that snaps when you bite it. No oven needed.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 40 minutes
Servings: 36
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 138

Ingredients
  

  • 36 Oreo cookies regular filling (one 14.3 ounce package)
  • 8 ounces block cream cheese softened (full-fat, not the spreadable tub)
  • 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips about 2 2/3 cups
  • 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil or vegetable oil
  • Sprinkles for topping optional

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Two rimmed baking sheets lined with parchment paper
  • 1 tablespoon cookie scoop
  • Deep microwave-safe bowl or tall mug
  • Dinner fork and toothpick

Method
 

  1. Set the cream cheese on the counter for 45 minutes, until it dents under a finger at about 70°F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Pulse the 36 Oreos in a food processor for 20 to 30 one-second pulses, until the crumbs look like dark, fine sand with no piece bigger than a grain of rice.
  3. Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl on medium speed for 1 minute, until smooth with no lumps.
  4. Add the crumbs and mix on low for 1 to 2 minutes, until the dough looks like thick, dark clay with no white streaks.
  5. Scoop with a 1 tablespoon scoop and roll each portion between your palms for about 10 seconds. Place the balls 1/2 inch apart on a lined sheet until you have 36 smooth, crack-free rounds.
  6. Freeze the tray for 20 minutes, until the balls feel cold and firm and do not dent when pressed. Do not exceed 30 minutes.
  7. Combine the chocolate chips and oil in a deep microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on 50% power in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, for 2 to 3 minutes total, until glossy and flowing in a thin ribbon.
  8. Take 6 balls from the freezer and drop one in the chocolate. Roll it with a fork, lift it out, and tap the fork on the rim 3 times.
  9. Slide the ball onto parchment with a toothpick, leaving a thin, glossy coat with a tiny puddle at the base. Add sprinkles within 30 seconds, while the coating is wet.
  10. Repeat with the remaining balls in batches of 6. Refrigerate the tray for 20 minutes, until the shell turns matte and snaps when tapped.

Notes

Use block cream cheese and regular (not Double Stuf) Oreos for the firmest centers.
When the chocolate drops below the halfway point, pour it into a tall mug for deeper dipping.
Storage: refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.