Pumpkin Oreo Balls Recipe
Delightfully festive and easy-to-make Pumpkin Oreo Balls combine crushed Oreo cookies and cream cheese, shaped into pumpkin-like spheres, dipped in vibrant orange candy melts, and decorated with pretzels and leaf icing for a perfect Halloween or fall-themed treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 36 pumpkin Oreo balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 36 Oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Coating and Decoration
- 12 oz orange candy melts
- Small pretzel sticks (for pumpkin stems)
- Leaf-shaped icing decorations
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos: Pulse 36 Oreo cookies in a food processor until finely crumbled, ensuring there are no large chunks for a smooth mixture.
- Combine with cream cheese: Add 8 oz of softened cream cheese to the crumbs and mix thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and holds together when pressed.
- Form the balls: Scoop the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up the balls.
- Score pumpkin lines: Use a toothpick to gently score lines vertically around each ball to create the textured look of a pumpkin. Return the balls to the refrigerator for another 10 minutes to set the marks.
- Melt the candy melts: In a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler, melt 12 oz of orange candy melts according to package instructions until smooth and fluid.
- Dip and decorate: Dip each Oreo ball into the melted candy, tapping off the excess chocolate. Place the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined sheet immediately. While the coating is still wet, insert a small pretzel stick into the top of each ball to resemble a pumpkin stem and add a leaf-shaped icing decoration beside it.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the finished pumpkin Oreo balls until the candy coating has hardened and they are ready to serve. Keep chilled to maintain shape and freshness.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Use a toothpick carefully to score the pumpkin lines without breaking the balls.
- Orange candy melts can be substituted with white chocolate tinted with orange food coloring if needed.
- Store these treats in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for best freshness.
- These Oreo balls make a fun DIY project for kids with adult supervision during the melting and dipping step.
Keywords: Pumpkin Oreo Balls, Halloween Treats, No-Bake Dessert, Festive Sweets, Oreo Recipes, Candy Melt Desserts, Fall Desserts
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