Description
Delightfully festive and easy-to-make Pumpkin Oreo Balls combine crushed Oreo cookies with creamy cream cheese, coated in vibrant orange candy melts to resemble miniature pumpkins. Perfect for Halloween parties or autumn gatherings, these no-bake treats are both visually charming and deliciously indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
Oreo Mixture
- 36 Oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Coating and Decoration
- 12 oz orange candy melts
- Small pretzel sticks, for stems
- Leaf-shaped icing decorations
Instructions
- Crush Oreos: Pulse the Oreo cookies in a food processor until they are finely crumbled to create a uniform crumb base for the balls.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to the crushed Oreos and mix thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and can hold shape.
- Form Balls: Scoop the mixture into 1-inch balls using a spoon or your hands. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Score Pumpkin Lines: Use a toothpick to gently score vertical lines around each ball to mimic the ridges on a pumpkin. Return the balls to the refrigerator for an additional 10 minutes to set the markings.
- Melt Candy Coating: Melt the orange candy melts using a double boiler or microwave according to package instructions until smooth and easy to dip.
- Coat the Balls: Dip each Oreo ball into the melted orange candy coating, gently shaking off any excess chocolate. Place the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorate: Immediately insert a small pretzel stick into the top of each coated ball to act as the pumpkin stem and add a leaf-shaped icing decoration for a finishing touch.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the completed Pumpkin Oreo Balls until the coating is set and they are ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Use a toothpick lightly to avoid breaking the Oreo balls while scoring.
- Store the finished pumpkin balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan variation, use dairy-free cream cheese and vegan cookies and candy melts.
- Try using different icing decorations to customize your pumpkins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (approx. 25 grams)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
