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Six pieces of Skeleton Oreo Cookie Balls on a plate.

Skeleton Oreo Cookie Balls

Chef Jenn
Whip up fun Skeleton Oreo Cookie Balls for Halloween! Made with Oreos and cream cheese, these quick and easy treats are perfect for decorating with the kids. They can be made ahead, frozen, and are sure to impress at any spooky gathering!
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Set Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 162 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 20 golden Oreos
  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 11 ounces white chocolate candy melts 1 package
  • black decorating gel

Instructions
 

  • Crush the Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor until they’re finely crumbled.
  • Combine the cream cheese and Oreo crumbs in a bowl and mix until a smooth dough forms.
  • Chill the dough in the fridge for about 20 minutes to make it easier to shape into balls.
  • Shape the dough into even-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Put them in the freezer for around 15 minutes, or until they’re firm to the touch.
  • Melt the white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 20-second intervals and stirring in between until completely smooth.
  • Coat each Oreo ball by dipping it into the melted candy. Use a fork or toothpick to help dip them, letting any excess coating drip off before placing the balls back onto the baking sheet.
  • Smooth over the holes left by the toothpicks if needed, using the remaining melted candy. If the candy starts thickening too much, pop it back in the microwave for a few seconds to thin it out.
  • Allow the coated Oreo balls to sit at room temperature for a few minutes or until the candy hardens.
  • Decorate the Oreo balls by adding black gel to create eyes and a skeleton smile. You can use a toothpick to pull the gel into small details for more precise lines.
  • Store any leftover cookie balls in the fridge to keep them fresh and delicious.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • If you don’t have a large food processor, crush the Oreos in small batches to ensure the crumbs are fine enough to mix easily with the cream cheese.
  • I love using Ghirardelli melting wafers for coating, but feel free to use any brand that works well for you.
  • If your cookie balls start to soften while you’re working, just pop them back into the fridge or freezer for a few minutes to firm up again before continuing with the coating.
  • A fork works great for dipping the balls into the melted chocolate—just tap off any excess before placing them back on the baking sheet to avoid a thick coating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 81IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.3mg
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