We had SO much fun with this project. Both making it AND eating it… The most fun was eating it! We’ve never made OREO Cookie Balls before… and I’ll admit they don’t look as pretty as the example, but they taste A-MAZING and look pretty festive too! Here is our OREO Cookie Ball Christmas Tree.
I used white chocolate to cover each OREO cookie ball and then added sprinkles while it was still soft. This was a great part for the kids to help with. I need to practice my chocolate dipping technique for sure.. but if a novice like me can make them look at least decent.. YOU can make these too!
You can pick up everything you need for this recipe at Walmart.
Here is the official OREO Cookie Ball recipe.
Oreo Cookie Balls Christmas Tree
Make this fun Oreo Ball Christmas tree with Oreo Balls on top of a rice krispie base for a great combination party food.
Ingredients
- {Official Oreo Recipe}
- 1 pkg, 8 oz. brick cream cheese, softened
- 36 OREO Cookies, finely crushed (about 3 cups)
- 4 pkg., 4 oz. each semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted
- {optional}
- White chocolate instead of regular
- Christmas sprinkles
- 1 Package marshmallows
- 1 box rice krispie cereal
- 2 TBS butter
Instructions
- MIX cream cheese and cookie crumbs until blended.
- SHAPE into 48 (1-inch) balls. Freeze 10 min. Dip balls in melted {white} chocolate; place in single layer in shallow waxed paper-lined pan. {add food coloring to some of the chocolate if you want a color}
- CUSTOMIZE it with your own ingredient additions or decorative skills.
- REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm.
- Share and enjoy!
- While those are chilling, make a batch of rice krispie treats by following directions on the back. I added the green food coloring to the marshmallows before I added the cereal. Form into a rectangle. Refrigerate for 30 min. then cut into the shape of a Christmas tree and place on a serving tray or cutting board.
- Place the Oreo balls on top of the tree like ornaments. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
I love that you don’t need many ingredients!
You can eat the OREO Balls off first, then cut up the tree, or cut up the tree with the decorations on top.
How would you decorate your OREO balls?
The combination of the OREOS, cheese and chocolate is amazing!
Want more great OREO Ball ideas and inspiration? Here will be a super fun #OREOCookieBall Pinterest party on Saturday December 6 at 12pm ET.
Check out this coupon for 50¢ off a package of OREOs!
Tiffany says
I bet these are so scrumptious. I love the Christmas tree that the oreo balls are on! Pinning! 🙂
Emily says
I know! I may have to make more of those trees too!
Melanie says
What a fun, unique take on the Oreo Cookie Balls!
Margaret says
You can’t go wrong with Oreo’s…they look yummy!
Evelyn @ My Turn for us says
These look like they are as fun to make as eat!! So festive!!
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Cathy says
What a cute idea! We just made OREOCookieBalls with our kiddos yesterday – this would be a great idea to make for a Christmas party. Thanks!
Emily says
Yes! Perfect party food!!
Emily @ Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt says
Ok my mouth is watering and this is so cute! I love desserts that are both pretty and delicious!
Emily says
thanks! When I make holiday food I want it to also be part of the decor ;o)
Chelsea @ Life With My Littles says
Cute! I love the idea of making them into ornaments! OREO Cookie Balls are delicious, and this is the perfect idea for Christmas!
Emily says
The ornaments were fun! I almost wish I would have made them a bit smaller, but it worked well!
Aimee @ Like mother like daughter says
what a fun idea! I love oreo cookie balls and this looks so cute!
Sandra says
This is such a fun idea! I love fun and edible food displays for parties.
Britney @ The Princess & Her Cowboys says
What a fun idea! I like the rice krispies underneath!
Debi @ Life Currents says
What a fun and beautiful presentation! I love it! Can’t wait to impress people with this one!
Stephanie Pass says
How adorable! My kids would love this!
Britni says
Love these! Look absolutely yummy. 🙂
Debra says
How fun are these?! They turned out super cute!
Emily says
oh thank you!!
Debbie says
I can’t wait to try this! YUM!
Nicole says
Those little balls are harder to make than they look, I know! 🙂 I love the tree ornament idea! That’s so cute, especially for Christmas parties!
Emily says
ahhh SO hard ;o) I learned a lot from making these… would do a few things differently ;o) The still taste good though.. no matter what they look like..