These Christmas Ornament Oreo Balls are a fun no-bake holiday dessert made with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, cream cheese, and festive candy coatings.
The Oreo mixture is rolled into smooth balls, chilled until firm, then dipped in white chocolate, milk chocolate, or bright green candy coating. Christmas sprinkles, snowflakes, drizzles, and a small candy “ornament cap” transform each truffle into a miniature edible Christmas ornament.
They are perfect for Christmas parties, holiday cookie trays, homemade candy boxes, office celebrations, family gatherings, classroom treats, or edible Christmas gifts.
The best part is that no oven is required, and you can decorate every ornament differently.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
No baking required. Everything is mixed, rolled, dipped, and chilled.
Festive presentation. They look like miniature Christmas ornaments.
Simple filling. Oreo cookies and cream cheese create the rich truffle center.
Fun to decorate. Use different coatings, sprinkles, and drizzles.
Great for gifting. They look beautiful in holiday candy boxes.
Make-ahead friendly. Prepare them several days before Christmas.
Perfect for parties. Small individual portions are easy to serve.
Ingredients
Oreo Truffle Filling
- 36 Oreo cookies
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup Reese’s Pieces or similar candy pieces, finely chopped, optional
White Ornament Coating
- 8 ounces vanilla almond bark or white candy coating
Chocolate Ornament Coating
- 8 ounces chocolate almond bark or chocolate candy coating
Green Ornament Coating
- 8 ounces green candy melts
Decorations
- Red, green, and white Christmas sprinkles
- Snowflake sprinkles
- Holiday nonpareils
- White chocolate for drizzling
- Chocolate for drizzling
Ornament Tops
- Mini chocolate candies, mini peanut butter cups, or similar small candies
- Edible gold coloring or gold decorating spray, optional
Ingredient Notes
Oreo Cookies
Use the whole cookie, including the cream filling.
The cream helps bind the mixture and gives the truffle centers their classic Oreo flavor.
Cream Cheese
Use softened block-style cream cheese.
Softened cream cheese mixes more evenly with the cookie crumbs.
Almond Bark
Vanilla and chocolate almond bark are convenient because they melt smoothly and set firmly.
Candy melts can also be used.
Green Candy Melts
Green coating creates the bright ornament look shown in the image.
Melt slowly so the coating remains smooth.
Reese’s Pieces
Finely chopped candy pieces can be mixed into the Oreo filling for extra peanut butter flavor and texture.
They are optional if you prefer classic Oreo truffles.
How to Make Christmas Ornament Oreo Balls
Step 1: Crush the Oreos
Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor.
Pulse until they become very fine crumbs.
You should not have large cookie pieces remaining.
Step 2: Add Cream Cheese
Transfer the Oreo crumbs to a large bowl.
Add:
8 ounces softened cream cheese.
Mix until completely combined.
The mixture should resemble a thick chocolate dough.
Step 3: Add Optional Candy Pieces
If using Reese’s Pieces, finely chop them first.
Fold them into the Oreo mixture.
Do not add too many or the balls may become difficult to shape.
Step 4: Roll into Balls
Scoop approximately:
1 tablespoon mixture
for each truffle.
Roll between your palms until smooth and round.
Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 5: Chill
Refrigerate for:
30–45 minutes
or freeze for approximately:
15–20 minutes.
The balls should be firm but not frozen solid.
Step 6: Prepare the Ornament Caps
If using small chocolates or mini peanut butter cups for ornament tops, prepare them while the Oreo balls chill.
For a gold appearance, decorate them with food-safe edible gold coloring according to package instructions.
Set aside.
Step 7: Melt the White Coating
Place vanilla almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave in:
20–30 second intervals
stirring after each interval until smooth.
Step 8: Melt the Chocolate Coating
Repeat with the chocolate almond bark.
Step 9: Melt the Green Candy Coating
Melt the green candy melts slowly in short intervals.
Stir frequently.
Step 10: Dip the Oreo Balls
Using a fork or dipping tool, lower one chilled Oreo ball into your chosen coating.
Turn gently until completely covered.
Lift it out and allow excess coating to drip away.
Step 11: Return to Parchment
Place the dipped truffle back on the parchment-lined tray.
Step 12: Add the Ornament Top
Before the coating completely sets, gently press one small candy ornament cap onto the top of each ball.
Step 13: Decorate
Immediately add:
- Red sprinkles
- Green sprinkles
- White sprinkles
- Snowflakes
- Holiday nonpareils
You can decorate every ornament differently.
Step 14: Add Drizzles
Once the base coating is firm, drizzle with contrasting melted candy coating.
For example:
- White drizzle over chocolate
- Chocolate drizzle over white
- White drizzle over green
Step 15: Let Set
Allow the truffles to sit until the coating is completely firm.
You can refrigerate them briefly to speed up the process.
Step 16: Serve
Arrange the finished Oreo ornaments on a Christmas platter.
Keep chilled until close to serving.
Expert Tips for the Best Oreo Balls
Crush the Oreos finely. Fine crumbs produce a smoother center.
Soften the cream cheese first. This makes mixing much easier.
Chill before dipping. Soft truffles can fall apart in warm candy coating.
Don’t freeze them solid. Very cold centers can cause the outer coating to crack.
Melt candy coating slowly. Overheating can make it thick or grainy.
Decorate quickly. Sprinkles need to be added before the coating sets.
Use parchment paper. This makes the finished truffles much easier to remove.
Work in small batches. Keep unused Oreo balls chilled while dipping the others.
Delicious Variations
Peppermint Oreo Ornament Balls
Add a tiny amount of peppermint extract to the Oreo filling.
Decorate with crushed candy canes.
White Chocolate Oreo Balls
Dip all of the truffles in white candy coating and decorate with red and green sprinkles.
Peanut Butter Oreo Balls
Mix creamy peanut butter into the Oreo filling or add finely chopped peanut butter candy.
Grinch Ornament Oreo Balls
Use only green candy melts.
Decorate each ball with a single red heart sprinkle.
Snowball Oreo Truffles
Dip in white coating and cover with white sanding sugar or snowflake sprinkles.
Chocolate Ornament Balls
Use chocolate coating with white snowflake decorations.
Red Christmas Ornament Balls
Use red candy melts and decorate with white and green sprinkles.
Golden Ornament Truffles
Use white chocolate coating and decorate with edible gold sprinkles or gold-colored details.
How to Get Smooth Candy Coating
For the smoothest finish:
- Melt candy coating in short intervals.
- Stir frequently.
- Avoid getting water into the coating.
- Keep Oreo balls chilled but not frozen.
- Tap the dipping fork gently to remove excess coating.
- Place each ball directly onto parchment.
If the candy coating becomes too thick, follow the manufacturer’s directions for thinning it with a compatible candy-coating thinner.
How to Make Them Look Like Christmas Ornaments
The decorative cap is what turns a basic Oreo truffle into an ornament.
Use a small candy on top and give it a metallic gold appearance with food-safe edible decoration if desired.
Then decorate the balls in different styles:
- Green with red and white sprinkles
- White with red and green dots
- Chocolate with white snowflakes
- Green with white drizzle
- White with chocolate drizzle
- Chocolate with red and green sprinkles
Displaying several designs together gives the platter a much more festive appearance.
What to Serve With Christmas Ornament Oreo Balls
These Oreo balls pair well with:
- Christmas cookies
- Peppermint Oreo truffles
- Fudge
- Snowball cookies
- Chocolate-covered pretzels
- Christmas tree cake desserts
- Hot chocolate
- Coffee
- Peppermint mocha
They are especially attractive as part of a mixed Christmas candy platter.
Make Ahead & Holiday Prep
These truffles are excellent for holiday preparation.
You can make the Oreo centers:
1–2 days ahead.
Keep them refrigerated in an airtight container.
Dip and decorate them when convenient.
Fully decorated Oreo balls can also be prepared several days before serving.
For gifting, allow the candy coating to set completely before placing them into boxes or containers.
Storage & Freezing
Refrigerator
Store Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for approximately:
5–7 days.
Because the filling contains cream cheese, keep them refrigerated.
Freezer
Undipped Oreo balls freeze especially well.
Arrange them in a freezer-safe container and separate layers with parchment.
Freeze for up to approximately:
1–2 months.
Thaw in the refrigerator before dipping and decorating.
Finished dipped truffles can also be frozen, though condensation may affect the appearance of the decorations after thawing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Christmas Ornament Oreo Balls?
They are Oreo cream cheese truffles decorated with candy coating and sprinkles to resemble Christmas ornaments.
Do Oreo balls need to be refrigerated?
Yes. Because they contain cream cheese, they should be refrigerated.
Can I make them ahead?
Yes. They are excellent make-ahead Christmas treats.
Can I use candy melts instead of almond bark?
Yes.
Can I use different Oreo flavors?
Absolutely. Golden Oreos, peppermint Oreos, or other seasonal varieties can work.
Why is my candy coating too thick?
It may have been overheated or allowed to cool too much.
Why did my coating crack?
The Oreo balls may have been too cold when dipped.
Can I freeze Oreo balls?
Yes. Freeze the centers before dipping for the best results.
Can I add peanut butter?
Yes. Peanut butter pairs very well with chocolate Oreo filling.
What can I use for the ornament tops?
Small chocolates or miniature candies work well.
Printable Christmas Ornament Oreo Balls Recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 30–45 minutes
Decorating Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: About 1½ hours
Yield: Approximately 30–36 Oreo balls
Ingredients
Filling
- 36 Oreo cookies
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup finely chopped Reese’s Pieces, optional
Coating
- 8 ounces vanilla almond bark
- 8 ounces chocolate almond bark
- 8 ounces green candy melts
Decorations
- Red, green, and white sprinkles
- Snowflake sprinkles
- Small chocolate candies for ornament tops
- Edible gold decoration, optional
Instructions
- Crush Oreos into fine crumbs.
- Mix with softened cream cheese.
- Fold in optional chopped candy.
- Roll into 1-inch balls.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill for 30–45 minutes.
- Prepare small candy ornament tops.
- Melt white candy coating.
- Melt chocolate coating.
- Melt green candy coating.
- Dip chilled Oreo balls into desired coating.
- Let excess coating drip away.
- Return to parchment.
- Add ornament cap before coating sets.
- Decorate immediately with Christmas sprinkles.
- Add contrasting drizzle if desired.
- Let coating firm completely.
- Refrigerate until serving.
Final Thoughts
Christmas Ornament Oreo Balls are an easy way to turn classic Oreo truffles into a show-stopping Christmas dessert without complicated baking.
The soft chocolate-cookie and cream cheese center pairs perfectly with the crisp candy shell, while white, chocolate, and green coatings allow you to create an entire platter of different ornament designs.
They are especially useful for holiday entertaining because they can be prepared ahead, stored in the refrigerator, and arranged on a platter just before guests arrive.
For the best results, crush the cookies very finely, chill the Oreo centers before dipping, avoid freezing them solid, melt candy coating gently, add the ornament caps before the coating sets, and decorate with sprinkles immediately.
