Bunny Oreo Balls
Easter is the perfect time to get a little creative in the kitchen, and these Bunny Oreo Balls are just the treat to do it.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Food processor or zip-top bag + rolling pin
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
- Spoon or small cookie scoop
- Toothpick or fork
Ingredients
For the Oreo Balls
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies about 1 package
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
For the Coating & Decorations
- 12 oz white chocolate or candy melts
- Pink candy melts or colored icing for noses
- Mini chocolate chips or edible eyes
- Optional: pastel sprinkles for extra flair
Instructions
Step 1: Crush the Cookies
- Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed.
- Pro tip: If you don’t have a food processor, put the cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin until they’re almost powder.
- Pour the crushed cookies into a mixing bowl.
Step 2: Mix in the Cream Cheese
- Add the softened cream cheese to the crushed cookies.
- Use a spatula or your hands to combine until the mixture forms a smooth, sticky dough.
- Pro tip: Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened; cold cream cheese makes mixing harder and can leave lumps.
Step 3: Shape the Bunnies
- Scoop out small portions of the dough and roll into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- For the bunny ears: gently pinch a small section on the top of each ball and shape into two little ears.
- Pro tip: Keep your hands slightly damp to prevent the dough from sticking.
Step 4: Chill the Bunnies
- Place the shaped bunnies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before dipping.
- Pro tip: Chilling helps the balls hold their shape during coating and prevents them from breaking apart.
Step 5: Melt the Chocolate
- In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the white chocolate or candy melts until smooth.
- Pro tip: If using a microwave, heat in 20–30 second intervals and stir in between to prevent burning or clumping.
Step 6: Dip and Decorate
- Using a toothpick or fork, dip each bunny ball into the melted chocolate until fully coated.
- Place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add decorations: use mini chocolate chips or edible eyes for the eyes, pink candy melts or icing for the nose, and optional pastel sprinkles.
- Pro tip: Work quickly before the chocolate sets to make adjustments to ears or decorations.
Step 7: Let Them Set
- Allow the coated bunnies to set completely at room temperature, or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes for faster setting.
- Once firm, your Easter Oreo balls are ready to serve or package for gifting!
Notes
Nutritional Value
(Approximate values per serving — 1 Bunny Oreo Ball)- Calories: 120–140 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 14–16 g
- Sugar: 10–12 g
- Fat: 7–9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4–5 g
- Protein: 1–2 g
- Fiber: 0–1 g
- Sodium: 70–90 mg