OREO Cookie Balls – Snowman

10 steps · 1h 15m total

1. 01

   Crush the Oreos

   Take the entire package of OREO Cookies, filling and all, and crush them in a large gallon ziplock bag. You want fine crumbs here, so roll over the bag with a rolling pin or use your hands to break them down until there are no large chunks left.
2. 02

   Transfer crumbs

   Empty the crushed cookie crumbs into a large mixing bowl, ready for the next step.
3. 03

   Add cream cheese

   Add the 8 oz package of softened cream cheese to the bowl with the cookie crumbs.
4. 04

   Mix the dough

   Mix the cookie crumbs and cream cheese well on medium speed until a thick, uniform dough forms. It should be firm enough to roll.
5. 05

   Form cookie balls

   Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, portion out the mixture and roll each piece into a smooth, round ball with the palms of your hands. Arrange them on a cookie sheet.
6. 06

   Chill the balls

   Transfer the cookie balls to the freezer for about 10 minutes. This quick chill helps them firm up and makes them easier to dip in chocolate.
7. 07

   Melt chocolate

   Melt the 4 packages of Baker's Chocolate according to the package instructions. You want it smooth and fluid for dipping.
8. 08

   Dip and chill

   Carefully dip each chilled cookie ball into the melted chocolate, making sure it's fully coated. Let any excess chocolate drip off before placing it back on the wax paper-covered cookie sheet.

   Once all the balls are dipped, transfer the cookie sheet to the refrigerator for about 1 hour, or until the chocolate is completely hardened.

9. 09

   Decorate snowmen

   This step is for decorating your cookie balls into snowmen. Get your gel icings and candy snowflakes ready.
10. 10

    Add details

    To create the snowman's hat, dab a bit of icing onto a Rolo candy and gently press it onto the top of a chocolate-coated cookie ball.

    Use the black and orange gel icings to draw on eyes, a nose, and a mouth. If you have candy snowflakes, add a small dab of white icing to one and attach it to the Rolo candy for an extra decorative touch.