Get ready to fall head over heels for these adorable Love Bug Oreo Cookie Balls! Perfect for any occasion, from Valentine's Day to birthday parties, these delightful treats are not only irresistibly cute but also incredibly easy to make. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these sweet, creamy bites that are sure to impress your family and friends. Imagine the smiles on their faces when they see these charming little love bugs! So, grab your apron and let’s dive into the recipe that will bring sweetness and joy to your celebrations!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookie balls
Ingredients
- 1 package Oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Red candy melts
- Black icing or chocolate for decoration
Instructions
- Place entire package of Oreo cookies into a food processor and pulse until fine, uniform crumbs form. If no food processor is available, place cookies in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin until completely crumbled.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely crushed Oreo crumbs with softened cream cheese. Mix thoroughly using a hand mixer or spatula until a smooth, consistent dough forms that can be easily shaped.
- Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the Oreo mixture into uniform small balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter. Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the cookie balls in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to help them firm up and make coating easier.
- Melt red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each interval until completely smooth and liquid.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully coat each chilled cookie ball in the melted red candy coating, allowing excess to drip off before placing back on the parchment paper.
- Allow the red-coated balls to set at room temperature or quickly chill in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes.
- Using black icing or melted dark chocolate, carefully pipe or draw small details to create love bug faces and wing accents on each red cookie ball.
- Optional: Add small edible googly eyes or white dot details to enhance the love bug character design.
- Refrigerate completed Love Bug Oreo Cookie Balls for at least 30 minutes before serving to ensure firm setting and optimal flavor melding.
Tips
- Crushing Cookies: If you don’t have a food processor, using a sealed plastic bag and a rolling pin works just as well! Just make sure to crush the Oreos until they are fine crumbs for the best texture.
- Chilling is Key: Don’t skip the chilling step! Refrigerating the cookie balls before coating them makes the process much easier and helps them hold their shape.
- Melting Candy: When melting the red candy melts, be patient and heat them in 30-second intervals. Stirring in between helps prevent burning and ensures a smooth consistency.
- Decorating Fun: Get creative with the decorations! Use edible googly eyes or different colored icing to give each love bug its own personality.
- Storage Tips: Store the completed Love Bug Oreo Cookie Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll stay fresh and delicious for up to a week!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 167kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 10mg
