These 4-ingredient no-bake Oreo Balls are made without cream cheese! They are so easy to make and are fun to customize with your favorite flavors of Oreos.
You may know this recipe as Oreo Truffles or Cookie Balls. But regardless of what you call them, both kids and adults love this tasty, easy treat!
Jump to:
Why You Will Love This Recipe
No Bake Dessert - These are so easy you don't even have to use an oven, making this a wonderful treat for kids to help with. If you love no-bake recipes as much as I do, you'll also want to try No-Bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars!
Cookies and Cream - The flavor of these Oreo Truffles is just like your favorite Cookies and Cream ice cream, except these don't melt so you can easily transport them to your favorite gathering! They are a decadent treat and always a crowd-pleaser!
Easy - Since these are made without cream cheese they are so much easier to make than traditional cookie balls! Three simple ingredients go straight into the food processor or a bowl and it takes just minutes to mix up.
These delicious Oreo truffles aren't our only no-bake dessert. These Buckeye Bars are another of our favorite treats that don't require an oven!
Ingredients
- Oreo Cookies: Double-stuffed Oreos work really well in this recipe, as the cream helps to hold the filling together. Regular Oreos can be used as well though you may need to add a little bit more sweetened condensed milk.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: Double-check your can and make sure that you are using Sweetened Condensed Milk and not Evaporated Milk. Sweetened Condensed Milk is pre-sweetened and much thicker than Evaporated Milk. They are easy to confuse and unfortunately using the wrong one will give you a mushy mess.
- Butter: Adding butter helps the filling hold its shape and also helps to balance the sweetness.
- Candy Melts: I dip my truffles in white chocolate, but you can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate if you prefer. Or do some of each!
How to Make
Step One: Make Oreo Crumbs
You can make Oreo crumbs using a food processor or blender, or place the Oreos in a large ziplock bag and crush the Oreos using a rubber mallet or rolling pin until you have fine crumbs.
Step Two: Mix Filling
Melt the butter and add it into the crumbs along with the sweetened condensed milk. Stir or blend the ingredients until they are mixed in completely.
Step Three: Form Balls
Use a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon to portion into 1-inch balls, then gently roll into a ball. The filling should hold together easily. If it is crumbly then you may need to add more sweetened condensed milk.
Place the balls on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and freeze for 1 hour.
Step Four: Dip in Chocolate
Melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave, according to the package directions. You can also use a double-boiler if you prefer. Then work one at a time to coat the balls in the melted chocolate.
Place one ball into the chocolate and roll it to coat thoroughly. One of the easiest ways to remove the balls is with a fork. Simply scoop up the truffle and let the excess chocolate drip off.
Place the coated ball onto a sheet of parchment paper and allow to fully set.
What Kind of Chocolate Works Best?
I recommend Ghiradelli melting wafers. They are very easy to use and they firm up nicely once cooled. Wilton melting wafers or melted almond bark can also be used.
Chocolate chips are tricky to work with as their texture is not as smooth and they can be messy even once the chocolate cools. If you do need to use chocolate chips for dipping then add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to the melted chocolate to help with the consistency.
Oreo Truffle Variations
Mix it up with different flavors and add-ins, like these fun customizations!
- Peanut Butter Cookie Balls: Replace the sweetened condensed milk with peanut butter
- Mint Oreo Balls: Use Mint Oreos and add ¼ teaspoon mint extract
- Flavored Oreos: Replace regular Oreos with your favorite Oreo flavor like Golden Oreos or Salted Caramel.
- Sprinkles: Replace the chocolate drizzle with sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or Oreo cookie crumbs
Recipe FAQs
If you store your Oreo Balls in the refrigerator in an airtight container they will be good for up to 3 weeks.
Yes, flash-freeze the Oreo Balls before placing them in a freezer bag, or separate the balls with parchment or wax paper. They will keep in the freezer for up to 4 months.
If your Oreo balls fall apart when forming them into balls then they need more liquid. If needed, you can add some additional sweetened condensed milk until you have a dough that is easy to form into balls.
In order to make this recipe gluten-free, you will just need to purchase Gluten-Free Oreos. The other ingredients do not typically contain gluten but read your labels to be sure.
Recommended Recipes
Let me know how you like this recipe by leaving a review! And follow along on Instagram @stateofdinner for behind-the-scenes and to be among the first to know when new recipes post!
Recipe
No Bake Oreo Balls without Cream Cheese
Recipe by:Equipment
Ingredients
- 30 Double-Stuffed Oreos one 15.25 ounce package
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate melting wafers plus additional chocolate for drizzle
Instructions
- Place the Oreos in a food processor or blender and pulse to fine crumbs. You can also crush the cookies in a ziplock bag.
- Add the butter and sweetened condensed milk to the cookie crumbs and mix until well blended.
- Use a small (1-inch) cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the Oreo mixture, pressing the Oreos firmly into the scoop. Place the ball into your hand and gently roll it into a ball.
- Place the cookie balls on a parchment-lined tray or cookie sheet. Once all of the balls have been formed, put the cookie sheet into the freezer for 1 hour.
- After an hour, melt the melting wafers according to package directions. Work with one ball at a time, placing it into the melted chocolate, rolling to coat the ball. Use a fork to remove the ball from the chocolate and let the excess chocolate drip off.
- Place the coated ball back onto the cookie sheet. If you are using sprinkles, shake over the Oreo ball immediately before the chocolate sets. If you are decorating with chocolate drizzle, wait for the chocolate to harden before drizzling additional chocolate over the balls.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes,or until ready to serve.
Notes
- Peanut Butter Oreo Balls: Replace the sweetened condensed milk with peanut butter
- Mint Oreo Balls: Use Mint Oreos and add ¼ teaspoon mint extract
- Flavored Oreos: Replace regular Oreos with your favorite Oreo flavor like Golden Oreos or Salted Caramel.
- Sprinkles: Replace the chocolate drizzle with sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or Oreo cookie crumbs
Leave a Reply