Thanksgiving Turkey OREO Cookie Balls Recipe (2024)

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Adorable Turkey OREO Cookie Balls for Thanksgiving - This no-bake chocolate truffle recipe is easy to make and customize for any holiday or occasion.

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You know, I feel like Thanksgiving doesn't get enough love when it comes to cute & creativerecipes and desserts. Now that Halloween is over, I've fast-forwarded all of my energy into the holidayswith grand ideas for Christmas goodies and treats that are sure to "WOW" my friends and family.

But then there's Thanksgiving— sure, we usually have pumpkin pie, but it doesn't get more exciting that except for a little bit of whipped cream and maybe a side of ice cream. Thanksgiving has become so vanilla. At least in our home.

This year I decided to change that when I came across a recipefor OREO Cookie Balls. First, let that sink in for a second— OREO. Cookie. Balls. HowI'm just finding out about thisrecipeme is beyond me. Apparently, it's been circulating for YEARS!

As I've recently learned, OREO Cookie Balls are the most delicious thing you can put in your mouth.Imagine a decadent chocolate truffle made from OREO cookies. Because you roll these little delights into balls, the opportunities for decorating are virtually endless. I choose to make my first batch of OREO Cookie Balls into cute littleturkeys in honor of Thanksgiving. I bought all of the ingredients at my local Walmart with the cookies near the dairy aisle —and the best part? THERE ARE ONLY 3 INGREDIENTS!

I know you're just dying for the recipe— This is the basic recipe for OREO Cookie Balls before decorating. See below for how to decorate Turkey OREO Cookie Balls.

How to Make OREO Cookie Balls

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OREO Cookie Balls Recipe

Easy recipe to make OREO Cookie Balls.

Author: Stefanie Fauquet

Ingredients

  • 36OREO Cookiesfinely crushed (about 3 cups)
  • 8ozbrick cream cheesesoftened
  • 4ozsemi-sweet baking chocolate melted

Instructions

  1. MIX cream cheese and cookie crumbs until blended.

  2. SHAPE into 48 (1-inch) balls. Freeze 10 min. Dip balls in melted chocolate; place in single layer in shallow waxed paper-lined pan.

  3. CUSTOMIZE it with your own ingredient additions or decorative skills (see below for directions on how to create Thanksgiving turkey OREO cookie balls!)

  4. REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm.

  5. Share and enjoy!

Tip: You can use ANY flavor OREO cookie!

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Thanksgiving Turkey OREO Cookie Balls

To make your OREO Cookie Balls into Thanksgiving Turkey OREO Cookie Balls, you'll just need a few additional ingredients for decoration.

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Thanksgiving Turkey OREO Cookie Balls Recipe

Author: Stefanie Fauquet

Ingredients

  • Candy eyes2 for each turkey
  • Candy corn4-6 candies for each turkey, depending on if you like the 3 or 5 feather look + 1 for beak
  • Mini baking cupsone for each OREO cookie ball

Instructions

  1. Once OREO Cookie Balls are prepared & cooled according to the recipe above, place 1 OREO Cookie Ball into each of the mini baking cups. I like using these cups because they are easier to handle and serve.

  2. Place 3-5 pieces of candy corn into each OREO Cookie Ball to resemble turkey feathers. These candies should stick inside and stay without a problem.

  3. Using a little melted chocolate from OREO Cookie Ball recipe, "glue" on two candy eyes.

  4. To make each turkey's beak, cut a piece of candy corn in half. Use melted chocolate to keep it in place under. Chill until ready to serve

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This post is brought to you by #CollectiveBias on behalf of#OREOCookieBalls. All opinions are my own.

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Comments

  1. Summer Davis

    Your turkeys are SO CUTE! I absolutely love them! They look so cozy in their little mini cupcake papers! You did a GREAT job on them. Can I come over and steal them all away from you? #client

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    • Stefanie Fauquet

      Oh Summer, these Turkey OREO Cookie Balls are LONG gone -=- we GOBBLED them up! They were soooo good!

      Reply

  2. Yona Williams

    Those turkey Oreo balls are too cute! My nephew would go nuts over these if I made them for him!

    Reply

  3. Heather

    When you crush up the cookies do you leave the creamy center in or just crush up the cookie part?

    Reply

    • Stefanie Fauquet

      I used the whole cookie...creme & all!!

      Reply

  4. cheltenham hypnotherapy

    This is my first time visit at here and i am genuinely pleassant to read everthing at alone
    place.

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  5. Lombok Wander

    Nice Recipe !!

    Reply

  6. Tricia Nightowlmama

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    Yum they look great and I bet they taste amazing too

    Reply

  7. Jane Tyson

    Thanksgiving Turkey OREO Cookie Balls Recipe (29)
    I found that when I tried to put the feathers in, the chocolate cracked. Wondering if it would work better to put candy corn in before cooling? Or maybe I am putting them at the wrong time in the process.

    Reply

  8. Brandes Dey

    I cant wait to try these!!! How many did the recipe make? I don't want to over buy for the people I need to make them for! They look delicious!

    Reply

  9. paket wisata malang

    Your turkeys are SO CUTE!

    Reply

  10. Kristin

    Thanksgiving Turkey OREO Cookie Balls Recipe (30)
    Is there a substitute you can use for the cream cheese? Maybe frosting?

    Reply

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Thanksgiving Turkey OREO Cookie Balls Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why are my Oreo balls falling apart? ›

If you find your chocolate is still too thick, add another 1/4 teaspoon of oil. Oreo balls are falling apart: The chocolate is too hot. Let the chocolate sit for a few minutes to slightly cool down and then try again.

What are Oreo balls made of? ›

Oreo Balls are an easy no-bake treat made with crushed up Oreo cookies, cream cheese, and chocolate. Oreo Balls are a favorite Christmas or anytime treat! If you are an Oreo cookie fan, you are going to LOVE these easy Oreo Balls. You only need three ingredients: Oreo cookies, cream cheese, and chocolate!

Do Oreo balls need to be refrigerated? ›

One of the main ingredients in this Oreo cookie ball recipe is cream cheese, so they need to be refrigerated. They shouldn't sit at room temperature for more than two hours at a time. Store the cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for about two to three weeks.

Why are my Oreo balls cracking? ›

If you coat something that's super cold in something hot like melted chocolate, the center will expand quickly as it warms up, causing the ball to crack. The best way to avoid this is by using dough balls that are not super cold and melted chocolate that's not super hot.

How do you keep Oreo balls from sweating? ›

However, if the outside of the Oreo ball is wet, it is just condensation from going from the fridge to room temperature. Move them back to the fridge for a bit. Going from the cold fridge to a warm room will make the surface sweat. The best way to prevent this is to store them in the fridge up until serving.

Do Oreo balls go bad? ›

Oreo balls will keep for 3 days at room temp (if it's not too warm), 3 weeks in the refrigerator, or 2 months in the freezer. They should always be stored in a covered container.

Can Oreo balls be left out? ›

Can Oreo truffles be left out? You're going to want to refrigerate them because of the cream cheese. They'll be fine left out for about 2 hours or less, but don't leave them out longer than that. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge, and they'll last up to 4 days.

What is the white stuff in the Oreo called? ›

Crème filling contains small bits of Oreo cookie wafer.

Why are my Oreo balls greasy? ›

Why are my oreo balls oily? This could mean that you used a little too much cream cheese or the balls aren't cold enough. When you roll them with your hands it melts the balls slightly and causes the oils from the cream cheese to seep out.

How long do Oreo balls last at room temperature? ›

These Oreo cookie balls will last for 3 days at room temperature, 1 week in the refrigerator, and 2 months in the freezer. How many calories are in an Oreo ball? This Oreo balls recipe makes 32 truffles and they are each 190 calories, if you follow the recipe exactly.

Can Oreo cookie balls be frozen? ›

Make Ahead: Oreo balls will keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks, stored in an airtight container. If layering, use parchment or wax paper to separate the cookies. When serving, they can sit at room temperature for up to 2 hours. To Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Can you ship Oreo balls? ›

These Oreo truffles can be shipped, but it does require some extra materials. Most bakers who ship their treats prefer to use a cooler lined with ice packs, which is then placed in a cushioned/lined shipping box.

Are fried Oreos bad? ›

Health concerns

Five deep-fried Oreos contain 900 calories and have a total of 51 grams of sugar, 950 mg of sodium, and 48 grams of fat. Deep-fried Oreos are included in a junk food encyclopedia titled Fast Food and Junk Food: An Encyclopedia of What We Love to Eat by Andrew F. Smith.

What are the problems with Oreos? ›

Summary. Oreo cookies have high amounts of sugar, fat, and calories. Therefore, it can cause severe health conditions like diabetes, obesity, and heart diseases.

Why does my Oreo have an A on it? ›

The idea was to be able to point a mobile camera at an Oreo cookie, which had a letter of the alphabet embossed on it.

How do you separate Oreos without breaking them? ›

A knife was used to score a groove all around the cream layer, right down the middle. The Oreos were then frozen, turning the cream effectively solid. When the Oreo is then twisted, the groove serves as a starting point for a crack that propagates across the surface, splitting the cream neatly between both halves.

Why are my Oreo balls oily? ›

3Why are my Oreo balls oily? This is normal! As the truffle mixture is warmed up in your hands, oil is released from the cream cheese and Oreo frosting. If they're too hard to roll, refrigerate (uncovered) for a little longer until firmed up more.

How long can Oreo balls be left out? ›

Can Oreo truffles be left out? You're going to want to refrigerate them because of the cream cheese. They'll be fine left out for about 2 hours or less, but don't leave them out longer than that. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge, and they'll last up to 4 days.

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