Description
Create festive Reindeer Oreo Balls with this easy recipe. These treats are perfect for holiday parties or a fun baking activity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 45 Oreo Cookies (about 1 18oz package)
- 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened
- 15 ounces Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers
- 2 cups pretzel twists, broken in half
- 48 candy eyes
- 24 M and M’s or Red Hots
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with parchment and set aside.
- Pulse Oreo Cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add Oreo crumbs to the bowl and mix until combined.
- Portion out Oreo mixture with a scoop and roll into smooth balls. Place on the prepared tray.
- Chill the tray in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Melt dark chocolate melting wafers in a double boiler or microwave.
- Dip each ball into melted chocolate, removing excess. Place back on the tray.
- Insert two broken pretzel pieces for the antlers.
- Add one M and M or Red Hot for the nose, holding it in place briefly.
- Add two candy eyes above the nose.
- Repeat with remaining Oreo balls. Reheat chocolate if needed.
- Allow Reindeer Oreo Balls to set completely before serving, about 15 minutes.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to eat.
Notes
- Any flavored Oreos work. Use the same amount, about 45 regular cookies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg