Sweet Christmas White Oreo Balls

Finding a festive dessert that looks impressive but doesn’t require hours in the kitchen can feel impossible during the busy holiday season. Between shopping for gifts, decorating the house, and planning family gatherings, you need recipes that come together quickly without sacrificing that special Christmas touch.

That’s where these Christmas white Oreo balls come in handy: they only need a handful of ingredients, require no baking whatsoever, and look perfectly festive on any holiday dessert table. Plus, they’re surprisingly easy to make, even if you’ve got little ones who want to help out.

What Kind of Oreos Should I Use?

For this recipe, regular Oreos work perfectly fine, but you can also use any of the special holiday flavors if you want to mix things up. Some people like using Golden Oreos for a slightly different taste, though they’ll give your balls a more yellow tint instead of the classic speckled look. If you’re making these for Christmas, the red velvet or mint Oreos can add a fun seasonal twist. Just make sure to crush them up really well – you want fine crumbs, not chunky pieces, so your mixture holds together nicely and rolls into smooth balls.

Options for Substitutions

This simple recipe has room for a few tweaks if you need to make substitutions:

• Cream cheese: Make sure to use full-fat brick cream cheese here – it’s really important for the right texture. Low-fat versions will make your mixture too soft and hard to roll into balls.
• OREO Cookies: Regular OREO cookies work best, but you can try other sandwich cookies like Golden OREOs, chocolate chip cookies, or even Nutter Butters for a peanut butter twist. Just keep the amount the same.
• White baking chocolate: White chocolate chips can work in place of baking chocolate, though they may not melt quite as smoothly. You can also use milk chocolate or dark chocolate if you prefer – just note that white chocolate is traditional for the Christmas look. If using chips, add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil while melting to help with consistency.
• Decorations: While not listed in the ingredients, feel free to add festive sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or colored sugar before the chocolate sets to make them more holiday-themed.

Watch Out for These Mistakes While Cooking

The biggest mistake when making Oreo balls is using cream cheese straight from the fridge, which makes it nearly impossible to mix evenly with the crushed cookies – let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes so it blends smoothly.

Another common error is overheating the white chocolate, which can cause it to seize up and become grainy instead of smooth for dipping, so melt it in 30-second intervals in the microwave and stir between each one.

To get a clean, professional-looking coating, make sure your Oreo balls are completely chilled before dipping them in the melted chocolate, and use a fork to lift them out so excess chocolate can drip off.

If your white chocolate seems too thick for dipping, add a teaspoon of vegetable oil or shortening to thin it out, which makes coating the balls much easier and gives them a smoother finish.

What to Serve With Christmas White Oreo Balls?

These oreo balls are perfect for holiday cookie platters alongside other festive treats like sugar cookies, peppermint bark, and fudge. I love setting them out at Christmas parties with hot cocoa or coffee since the rich, creamy filling pairs nicely with a warm drink. They also work great as part of a dessert spread after a holiday dinner, or you can package them up in cute tins with other homemade sweets for gift-giving. Since they’re pretty rich and sweet, I usually serve them with fresh berries or clementines on the side to balance things out.

Storage Instructions

Store: Keep your Oreo balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. I like to layer them between sheets of parchment paper so they don’t stick together. They actually taste even better after sitting for a day or two because the flavors have time to meld together.

Freeze: These are perfect for making ahead during the busy holiday season. Freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet first, then transfer to a freezer bag or container for up to 3 months. You can pull out just what you need for parties or unexpected guests.

Serve: Let frozen Oreo balls thaw in the fridge for a few hours or on the counter for about 30 minutes before serving. They’re best enjoyed cold, so there’s no need to bring them all the way to room temperature.

Estimated Nutrition

Estimated nutrition for the whole recipe (without optional ingredients):

• Calories: 3400-3700
• Protein: 28-34 g
• Fat: 220-250 g
• Carbohydrates: 340-380 g

Ingredients

• 1 package cream cheese, softened (room temperature)
• 4 packages melted white baking chocolate
• 36 crushed OREO cookies (I use regular, not golden)

Step 1: Crush the OREO Cookies

• 36 crushed OREO cookies

Place all OREO cookies in a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs.

Alternatively, place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.

Step 2: Mix OREO Crumbs with Cream Cheese

• 36 crushed OREO cookies (from Step 1)
• 1 package cream cheese, softened (room temperature)

In a large bowl, combine the crushed OREO cookies with the softened cream cheese.

Mix thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and forms a smooth, cohesive dough.

Step 3: Form OREO Balls

Scoop out small amounts of the OREO and cream cheese mixture and roll into 1-inch balls.

Place the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Chill them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.

Step 4: Melt Chocolate and Coat OREO Balls

• 4 packages melted white baking chocolate

Melt the white baking chocolate according to package instructions, either using a microwave or a double boiler.

Dip each chilled OREO ball into the melted chocolate, letting any excess drip off, and set them back on the parchment.

I like to use a fork for dipping; it makes the coating smoother.

Step 5: Chill and Serve

Allow the chocolate-coated OREO balls to set either in the refrigerator or at room temperature until the chocolate hardens.

Once set, the OREO truffles are ready to be served.

Enjoy!