Introduction

These Patriotic Oreo Balls are a festive and delicious treat perfect for any celebration. Creamy, crunchy, and coated in vibrant red and blue candy melts, they bring a fun twist to classic Oreo dessert balls. Topped with white star sprinkles and drizzles, they’re as charming as they are tasty.

The image shows a plate full of round cake balls decorated in red, white, and blue colors. Some cake balls are coated with blue icing and topped with small white star-shaped sprinkles, while others are covered in red icing with white icing stripes drizzled over them. One red cake ball is cut open, revealing a dark, moist chocolate inside. The plate is white and placed on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 lb 2.12 oz Family Size package Oreo Cookies
8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
12 ounce bag red candy melts
12 ounce bag blue candy melts
⅓ cup Ghirardelli white melting wafers
White star confetti sprinkles for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Line two baking trays with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2: Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor or high-speed blender and pulse until they become fine crumbs.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer on high speed until smooth.
Step 4: Add the Oreo crumbs to the bowl and mix on medium speed until well combined.
Step 5: Using a 1.5-inch cookie scoop, form even-sized balls and roll them between your palms until smooth. Place them evenly on the prepared trays.
Step 6: Refrigerate the trays for 2 hours, or freeze for 15–20 minutes if short on time.
Step 7: Remove one tray from the refrigerator. Melt the blue candy melts over a double boiler or in a microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
Step 8: Using a fork, dip each ball into the melted blue candy melts, tap off excess, and return to the tray. Immediately sprinkle with white star confetti. Chill in the refrigerator to set.
Step 9: Remove the second tray from the refrigerator. Repeat the melting process with the red candy melts.
Step 10: Dip each ball into the red candy melts, tap off excess, and return to the tray.
Step 11: Melt the white melting wafers in a small piping bag in 30-second microwave increments, massaging the bag to ensure even melting.
Step 12: Snip a small tip off the bag and drizzle white lines over the red-coated Oreo balls. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow coating to set.
Step 13: Keep the Oreo balls refrigerated until ready to enjoy.

Tips & Variations

For easier dipping, make sure your candy melts are completely smooth and not overheated to avoid clumping.
Substitute cream cheese with a dairy-free version to make these treats vegan-friendly.
Use different colored sprinkles or drizzle designs to match other holidays or events.

Storage

Store the Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Before serving, you can bring them to room temperature for about 10 minutes for a softer texture. Avoid keeping them at room temperature for extended periods to prevent melting or spoilage.

How to Serve

A white plate filled with round cake balls decorated in red and blue colors. The red cake balls have smooth surfaces with thin white stripes wrapped around them in neat lines. The blue cake balls are coated evenly and decorated with small white star-shaped sprinkles all over. The cake balls are piled on top of each other in a slightly messy but full arrangement. A broken red cake ball shows a dark chocolate inside crumb texture. The background is a white marbled texture with parts of a white plate and two white bottles visible, along with red, white, and blue striped straws placed loosely nearby. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these Oreo balls ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the Oreo balls and keep them refrigerated for up to a week or freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

What if I don’t have a food processor?

You can place the Oreo cookies in a strong sealable plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin until finely ground. It might take a bit longer but works well.