Description
Hey friends, Beau here! Can you smell that? Warm ginger, sweet cinnamon, and a little bit of magic are in the air. Between holiday prep, decorating, and gift hunting, the last thing you need is a complicated dessert. Enter Gingerbread Oreo Balls—cozy, spiced, creamy, no-bake, and utterly addictive.
Ingredients
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36 Golden Oreo cookies (full cookies, cream included)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1 tbsp molasses
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1 tsp ground ginger
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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¼ tsp cloves
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12 oz white chocolate or white candy melts
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1/3 cup crushed gingersnaps for topping
Tips:
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Use full-fat cream cheese for smooth, firm texture.
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Golden Oreos provide a neutral base for spices.
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Candy melts set firmer, making dipping easier for beginners.
Instructions
1. Crush the Cookies
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Food processor: pulse until fine crumbs.
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No processor: place cookies in a Ziploc bag, crush with rolling pin.
2. Mix the Dough
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Combine cookie crumbs, cream cheese, molasses, and spices in a large bowl.
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Mix with a hand mixer, spatula, or clean hands until uniform.
3. Roll into Balls
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Scoop ~1 tbsp portions and roll into 1-inch balls.
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Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Tip: lightly wet your hands if mixture sticks.
4. Chill
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Freeze 20–30 minutes until firm.
5. Melt the Chocolate
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Microwave or double boiler: heat chocolate slowly, stirring often.
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Optional: add 1 tsp coconut oil if using pure white chocolate.
6. Dip and Decorate
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Dip chilled balls in melted chocolate, tap off excess.
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Sprinkle with crushed gingersnaps while chocolate is wet.
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Chill 10–15 minutes until set.
Notes
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Peppermint Bark: Use chocolate Oreos, skip spices, dip in dark chocolate, top with crushed candy canes.
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Lemon Bliss: Add lemon zest instead of spices, dip in white chocolate.
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Cookie Dough Delight: Use chocolate Oreos, omit spices and molasses, fold in mini chocolate chips, dip in milk chocolate.
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Dairy-Free: Vegan cream cheese + dairy-free chocolate.
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Gingerbread Espresso: Add 1–2 tsp instant espresso to dough for a grown-up twist.
Nutrition
- Calories: 145Ca per ball
- Sugar: 13g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 1g