Description
These Melted Snowman Oreo Balls are a fun and festive no-bake treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Made with crushed Oreo cookies, cream cheese, and vanilla frosting, these bite-sized delights are dipped in creamy vanilla almond bark and decorated with Rolo candies and mini Oreos to look like adorable snowmen. Easy to prepare and no baking required, they are a delightful addition to any holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 40 Regular Oreo cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
- 6 ounces (¾ package) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup vanilla frosting
Coating and Decorations
- 12 ounces vanilla almond bark (1 ½ cups or 6 squares)
- 24 Rolo candies
- 12 mini Oreos
- Assorted sprinkles for snowman faces
Instructions
- Prepare Pans: Line two sheet pans with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Base: In a large bowl, combine the crushed Oreo cookie crumbs, softened cream cheese, and vanilla frosting. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is fully combined and uniform.
- Shape Oreo Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls with your hands. Place the balls evenly on one of the prepared sheet pans. Chill them in the refrigerator or freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up.
- Melt Almond Bark: While the balls chill, melt the vanilla almond bark either in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth and creamy.
- Dip Oreo Balls: Once chilled, dip each Oreo ball into the melted almond bark using a spoon or fork to coat evenly, then place them back on the parchment-lined sheet pan to set.
- Decorate Snowman Hats: Before the chocolate sets completely, decorate each Oreo ball with a tiny snowman hat. Take half of a mini Oreo and place it on top as the brim, then position a Rolo candy on top with the narrow side down. Use additional melted almond bark to secure the pieces together.
- Add Faces: Use assorted sprinkles to create eyes, a nose, and other facial features for the snowman. Black circular sprinkles work well for eyes, while orange nonpareils are great for the nose.
- Chill to Set: Place the decorated Oreo balls in the refrigerator for at least one hour to fully set and chill before serving.
- Serve: Arrange the finished snowman Oreo balls on a platter and serve cold for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Storage: Store the Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. They can be kept at room temperature for about one week if you prefer a softer texture.
- Substitutions: If you don’t have Rolo candies, use additional mini Oreos for the hats, or vice versa.
- Sprinkle Tips: Choose sprinkles that will easily mimic snowman faces, such as black circular ones for eyes and orange nonpareils for noses. Alternatively, use black and orange icing for facial features.
- Dipping Tip: Use a spoon to lift the Oreo balls coated in almond bark and place them on the parchment to avoid excess coating dripping.
- Assembly Tip: Dip the narrow end of the Rolo candy in melted almond bark before attaching it to the mini Oreo hat brim to ensure it sticks well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Oreo ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
