No-Bake Reese’s Oreo Balls
No-Bake Reese’s Oreo Balls combine creamy peanut butter, crunchy Oreo cookie crumbs, and rich chocolate in an easy, no-bake treat that’s perfect for parties, snacks, or satisfying dessert cravings. Quick to make and requiring minimal ingredients, these bite-sized delights offer a delicious blend of flavors and textures everyone will love.
- Author: Gloria
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 20 balls
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free cookie substitution)
Main Ingredients
- Oreos (about 20 cookies): Crumbled into fine crumbs providing the classic chocolate cookie flavor and texture.
- Creamy peanut butter (1 cup): Adds richness and binds the mixture with its smooth texture.
- Powdered sugar (1/2 cup): Sweetens the mixture evenly without adding graininess.
- Chocolate chips or melting chocolate (1 cup): For coating and delivering a glossy, chocolatey finish.
- Optional butter (2 tablespoons): Adds extra creaminess to the chocolate coating if desired.
- Prepare the Oreo Crumbs: Start by placing your Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs. If you don’t have a processor, place the cookies in a sealed bag and crush them with a rolling pin until finely ground.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs, creamy peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Stir together thoroughly until you get a sticky, dough-like consistency that holds together when squeezed.
- Shape into Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray. This step is fun and easy — just ensure the balls are compact for better coating.
- Chill to Firm Up: Pop the tray of balls into the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. The chilling helps them firm up, making the next step much easier.
- Melt the Chocolate: While the balls chill, melt your chocolate chips or melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until silky smooth. If using butter, add it now for extra shine and smoothness.
- Coat the Balls in Chocolate: Remove the chilled balls and dip them one by one into the melted chocolate, using a fork to lift and coat them completely. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back on the parchment paper.
- Let Them Set and Enjoy: Return the coated balls to the refrigerator for about 15 minutes or until the chocolate sets. Once firm, your No-Bake Reese’s Oreo Balls are ready to enjoy or package up for sharing!
Notes
- Firm Dough: If the mixture feels too sticky to form balls, add a bit more powdered sugar for better consistency.
- Chocolate Coating Tip: Use a fork or dipping tool and tap gently on the bowl edge to remove excess chocolate for an even coating.
- Storage Tip: Keep them chilled until serving to maintain shape and freshness.
- Perfect Size: Using a cookie scoop ensures uniform balls that set evenly.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Let peanut butter soften slightly for easier mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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