Yields: Approx. 30 bites Prep time: 20 minutes Freeze/Set time: 30 minutes (freeze) + 15 minutes (set)
Ingredients
- 18 oz (approx. 510g) Oreo cookies (regular or Double Stuf work well)
- 10 oz (280g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 14.5 oz (approx. 410g) good quality white melting chocolate, white candy melts, or almond bark, chopped if necessary
- Pinch of fine sea salt (optional, balances sweetness)
- 7 oz (approx. 200g) semi-sweet melting chocolate (or additional Oreos, crushed, or sprinkles for topping)
Instructions
- Crush the Cookies: Place the Oreo cookies in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until they form fine, uniform crumbs. (Alternatively, place cookies in a large, sealed zip-top bag and crush them thoroughly with a rolling pin).
- Form the Dough: Transfer the fine cookie crumbs to a medium bowl. Add the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract. Mix well (using a spoon, spatula, or clean hands) until the mixture is fully combined and forms a cohesive, slightly sticky dough.
- Roll the Bites: Line a baking sheet or a container that fits in your freezer with parchment paper or wax paper. Roll the cookie dough mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter (using roughly 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons of dough per ball). You should get approximately 30 balls. Place the rolled balls on the prepared lined sheet/container.
- Freeze: Place the container with the rolled balls into the freezer for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up significantly. This makes dipping much easier.
- Melt White Chocolate: Just before removing the balls from the freezer, melt the white melting chocolate. Place the chopped white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl (deep enough for dipping). Microwave on medium power (50%) in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until fully melted and smooth. Stir in the optional pinch of salt. (Alternatively, melt in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water).
- Dip the Bites: Remove the firm Oreo balls from the freezer. Working one at a time, drop a ball into the melted white chocolate. Use a fork or a dipping tool to gently roll the ball until fully coated. Lift the ball out of the chocolate using the fork, positioned under the flattest part (where it sat on the tray). Tap the fork gently against the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Set the Coating: Carefully slide the coated ball off the fork onto the prepared parchment/wax paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining balls. If topping with Oreo crumbs or sprinkles instead of a chocolate drizzle, sprinkle them on immediately after dipping, before the white chocolate sets.
- Chill to Set: Once all bites are dipped, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 10-15 minutes (or briefly in the freezer) until the white chocolate coating is completely firm.
- Add Drizzle (Optional): If adding a chocolate drizzle, melt the semi-sweet melting chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl using the same interval method as the white chocolate, until smooth. Dip a fork into the melted semi-sweet chocolate and wave it back and forth over the set white chocolate bites to create drizzles. Alternatively, transfer the melted chocolate to a small piping bag or zip-top bag with a tiny corner snipped off for more control. Let the drizzle set (this happens quickly at room temperature or can be sped up with brief chilling).
- Serve and Store: Serve the bites chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Recipe Notes:
- Using softened cream cheese is key to easy mixing.
- Ensure Oreo crumbs are fine for the best texture.
- Freezing the balls before dipping is crucial to prevent them from falling apart in the warm chocolate.
- Use true melting chocolate, candy melts, or almond bark for the coating, as regular white chocolate chips often contain stabilizers that prevent smooth melting and setting.Â
Nutritional Information (Per Serving – 1 bite)
(Estimates based on standard nutritional databases for typical ingredients. Actual values may vary based on specific brands, cookie type, and exact size of bites.)
- Calories: Approx. 220 kcal
- Total Fat: Approx. 12.8 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 7 g (Estimate)
- Total Carbohydrates: Approx. 25.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: Approx. 0.8 g (Estimate)
- Total Sugars: Approx. 18 g (Estimate)
- Protein: Approx. 2.5 g
- Sodium: Approx. 95 mg (Estimate)
