SAW IT. PINNED IT. DID IT: NO BAKE OREO BALLS

Hi friends!

This week is a special round of Saw It. Pinned It. Did It.

I'm sharing what I make (well, what I've made for the past 2 years) for my annual cookie exchange with my Mom's side of the family. For our cookie exchange we each make 11 dozen cookies and if you do the math, that's kind of a lot. The good news is that you always end up with that many to bring home (if not more). Cookie exchanges, I'm totally OK with you.

Our cookie exchange isn't until this weekend, so consider this a little sneak peek!

{to my aunts or cousins reading: act like you didn't see this.}

Anyway, I think it's kind of obvious by now, but I guess I should admit I'm slightly obsessed with making no-bake balls that don't require a oven, and have minimal ingredients. 

From the energy balls, the candy buckeyes, and now here we are: oreo balls (or truffles!)

Step 1 is always admitting you have a problem.

Admitting...and accepting.

Some of you may remember this recipe from last year (when I first saw them on Pinterest-can't find that source picture now!), but since I didn't have my handy dandy big girl camera back then and it was my first time making them, I'm sharing it again and deleting the old one. It's been one of my most popular posts here on my blog too, so if you liked that one, you will love this one!

 They are SO delicious and easy to prepare! 

Let's get started.

 

No-Bake Oreo Balls

Ingredients:

{Remember I'm making 11 dozen so the picture above is for all of that-these ingredients below makes approximately 24}

-1 package of Oreos

-1 8 oz. package of cream cheese, softened (you could do light cream cheese, if you'd prefer)

-Candy melts in the colors you want or use a 20 oz. package of almond bark

-Sprinkles

How To Make:

1. Put the oreos in a food processor and pulse until they are completely crushed. 

I used a mini food prep and it was fine. You can also use put them in a big ziplock bag and crush them in there.

2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper

3. Combine the Oreos and cream cheese in a large bowl and mix well until completely combined. 

4. Form the mix into one-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.

5. Once you've rolled them all into balls, place them in the freezer for 15 minutes.

6. Remove from the freezer and melt your candy melts or almond bark in the microwave doing 30 second intervals  - stirring in between each time.

7. Coat the balls (I use two forks for this) and place back on the baking sheet. If you want to add sprinkles, sprinkle them on top before the melts/bark dries. Refrigerate them until you are ready to package or serve! 

Since I'm bringing these to a party, I decided to dress them up a bit by putting them in a clear plastic bag and tying a ribbon/twine around the top for decoration. 

I also added a cute little Christmas tag!  

 

My family loved these last time I made them.

Billy loves them.

I love them.

Have you made them before or have I convinced you to make them yet?

Do. it.

You can make these year round, not just for Christmas!

You could even do some cute candy color melts for other holidays too.

Alright, I'm super excited to see what you all made today!

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