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Reindeer Oreo Balls Homemade Holiday Treat Recipe

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  • Author: Rachel
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 24 balls
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Reindeer Oreo Balls are a festive and fun no-bake treat perfect for holiday parties. Made with crushed Oreo cookies and cream cheese, dipped in melted dark chocolate, and decorated with pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and red noses, these adorable treats are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 45 Oreo Cookies (about 1 18oz. package)
  • 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 15 ounces Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers

Decorations

  • 2 cups pretzel twists, broken in half
  • 48 candy eyes
  • 24 M&M's or Red Hots for the nose

Instructions

  1. Prepare Tray: Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set it aside for later use.
  2. Crush Oreos: Place all 45 Oreo cookies into a food processor or high-speed blender and pulse until they become fine crumbs.
  3. Mix Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on high speed with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
  4. Combine Mixture: Add the Oreo crumbs to the bowl with cream cheese and mix on medium speed until the mixture is well combined and uniform in texture.
  5. Form Balls: Using a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the Oreo mixture and roll each portion between your palms to form smooth balls. Place each ball onto the prepared baking tray.

    6. Chill Balls: Once all balls are formed, place the tray in the refrigerator and chill for 2 hours to firm up.

  6. Melt Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate wafers using a double boiler over low heat or by microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
  7. Dip Balls: Using a fork, dip each Oreo ball into the melted chocolate, lift and tap the fork on the edge to remove excess coating, then place the coated ball back on the baking tray.
  8. Add Antlers: Carefully insert two halves of a broken pretzel twist into the top sides of each chocolate-dipped ball about ¼ to ½ inch deep to form antlers.
  9. Decorate Faces: Attach one M&M or Red Hot as the nose at the front center of the ball, holding it in place for about 10 seconds until the chocolate sets slightly to prevent sliding. Then place two candy eyes just above the nose.
  10. Repeat: Continue dipping and decorating all remaining Oreo balls, reheating chocolate gently as needed to maintain a smooth consistency.
  11. Set and Serve: Allow the decorated reindeer Oreo balls to set completely at room temperature for about 15 minutes or place them in the refrigerator to harden faster. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

  • You can use any flavored Oreos for this recipe, just keep the amount around 45 cookies.
  • Store leftover Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Use a hand mixer for best mixing results when combining cream cheese and Oreo crumbs.
  • Reheat melted chocolate gently to avoid burning, either on low heat or in short microwave intervals.
  • If candy eyes or M&Ms are unavailable, similar small candies or edible decorations can be substituted.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 90 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg

Find it online: https://noodlehearth.com/reindeer-oreo-balls-homemade-holiday-treat-recipe/