Description
Create spooky and delicious Frankenstein Oreo Balls perfect for Halloween parties. These easy no-bake truffles combine crunchy Oreo cookie crumbs with creamy cream cheese, coated in festive green candy melts and decorated with candy eyes, icing, and sprinkles for a fun seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 package (36 cookies) Oreos, crushed
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz green candy melts or white chocolate with green food coloring
Decorations
- Candy eyes
- Black decorating gel or icing
- Chocolate sprinkles for hair
- Optional: lollipop sticks to turn them into cake pops
Instructions
- Crush and Mix: Crush the Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand in a sealed bag. Mix the crumbs thoroughly with the softened cream cheese until fully combined into a uniform dough-like mixture.
- Form Balls: Roll the Oreo and cream cheese mixture into 24 evenly sized balls, approximately 1 inch diameter. Place each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up for easier dipping.
- Melt Coating: Melt the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until smooth and fully melted. If using white chocolate, add green food coloring to achieve the desired shade of green.
- Dip Oreo Balls: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled ball into the melted green coating, ensuring an even and thorough coverage. Place the dipped balls back onto the parchment paper to set.
- Decorate: Quickly add candy eyes while the coating is still wet, then use black decorating gel or icing to draw Frankenstein’s mouth and bolts on the sides of the balls. Sprinkle chocolate sprinkles on top to mimic hair for the classic Frankenstein look.
- Set and Serve: Refrigerate the decorated Oreo balls for about 10 minutes until the coating is fully set and firm. Serve chilled and enjoy your festive Halloween treats!
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is well softened to easily combine with the crushed Oreos.
- If you want to turn these into cake pops, insert lollipop sticks before chilling the balls.
- Use candy melts rather than chocolate for smoother coating and vibrant green color.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Allow the candy coating to fully set before handling to avoid damage to the decorations.
