Love Bug Oreo Cookie Balls Recipe
Introduction
Love Bug Oreo Cookie Balls are a fun and festive treat perfect for parties or Valentine’s Day. These adorable bite-sized snacks combine the rich flavor of Oreos with creamy cheese and a bright candy coating, decorated with charming candy eyes and hearts.
Ingredients
- 14.3 oz package (36 cookies) Oreos, crushed into crumbs
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 30 mini pretzel sticks
- 2 oz white candy coating, optional
- Heart sprinkles (red and pink)
- 10 oz red candy coating
- 56–60 eyeball candies
Instructions
- Step 1: Add the Oreo cookies to a food processor or blender and crush into fine crumbs.
- Step 2: Mix the cream cheese and cookie crumbs together in a bowl until well combined and easy to form into balls.
- Step 3: Form balls from the cookie mixture about 1 inch in size, using roughly 1 tablespoon per ball.
- Step 4: Place the balls in the fridge for about 1 hour to firm up.
- Step 5: Prepare the antennae by breaking each pretzel stick in half. If using, melt the white candy coating and dip each pretzel half into it, then set on parchment paper to dry. Use extra candy coating to attach heart sprinkles to the tops. If skipping white coating, use melted red candy coating to attach hearts instead and let dry.
- Step 6: Melt the red candy coating. Dip each chilled Oreo ball into it using a toothpick inserted in the back of the ball. Shake off excess coating, set on parchment paper, and gently twist and pull out the toothpick. Dab a little coating to fill the hole left by the toothpick.
- Step 7: Quickly add the antennae to the dipped balls and hold them until they stay in place as the coating dries.
- Step 8: Attach the eyeball candies and heart mouths using a small amount of candy coating, and let everything set.
Tips & Variations
- If your cookie balls chill for longer than an hour, let them warm slightly before dipping so the coating doesn’t harden too quickly.
- You can substitute candy coating colors or use chocolate for different looks.
- Try different sprinkles or edible glitter to customize your love bugs.
Storage
Store the cookie balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep well for up to one week. For best results, bring them to room temperature briefly before serving. Reheat gently if needed, but avoid overheating to keep their shape and texture.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make these cookie balls without a food processor?
Yes, you can crush the Oreos by placing them in a sealed plastic bag and using a rolling pin or heavy object to break them into fine crumbs.
How do I prevent the candy coating from cracking?
Make sure the Oreo balls are chilled but not too cold before dipping. Allow them to warm just a bit if they’ve been refrigerated for a long time so the coating sets smoothly without cracking.
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Love Bug Oreo Cookie Balls Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookie balls 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These adorable Love Bug Oreo Cookie Balls are a delightful no-bake treat perfect for Valentine’s Day or any festive occasion. Made with crushed Oreos and cream cheese, then dipped in vibrant red candy coating and decorated with mini pretzels as antennae, heart sprinkles, and candy eyeballs, these bite-sized sweets are as fun to make as they are to eat.
Ingredients
Cookie Balls
- 14.3 oz package (36 cookies) Oreos, crushed into crumbs
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
Antennae
- 30 mini pretzel sticks, broken in half
- 2 oz white candy coating (optional)
- Heart sprinkles (red and pink)
Coating and Decoration
- 10 oz red candy coating
- 56–60 eyeball candies
Instructions
- Crush Oreos: Add the Oreo cookies to a food processor or blender and crush them into fine crumbs.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Crumbs: In a bowl, combine the crushed Oreo crumbs with the room temperature cream cheese, mixing until well combined and able to form balls easily.
- Form Balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture per ball and roll into approximately 1-inch sized balls.
- Chill Balls: Place the formed balls in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to firm up for easier dipping.
- Prepare Antennae: Break each pretzel stick in half. If using white candy coating, melt it and dip each pretzel half into the coating, then place them on parchment paper to dry. Attach heart sprinkles on top using a small amount of the melted candy coating or red candy coating, then allow to set. If skipping the white coating, use melted red candy coating to attach the hearts and let dry.
- Dip Balls in Red Coating: Melt the red candy coating. Insert a toothpick gently into the back of each chilled ball and dip into the melted candy coating. Lightly shake off excess coating and place on parchment paper. Twist the toothpick gently while pulling it out and use a dab of candy coating to fill in the hole.
- Attach Antennae: Quickly insert the pretzel halves into the top of the coated cookie balls to serve as antennae, holding briefly until set as the red candy coating dries fast.
- Add Eyes and Mouth: Use extra melted candy coating to adhere the eyeball candies and heart sprinkles on the front of the balls to form the face and mouth.
- Store: Keep the completed cookie balls refrigerated. They will stay fresh for up to 1 week.
Notes
- If the cookie balls are chilled for longer than an hour before dipping, allow them to warm slightly to prevent the candy coating from hardening too quickly during dipping.
- Using a toothpick to dip makes it easier to handle the balls and fill in the holes afterward.
- Heart sprinkles and candy eyeballs can be substituted with other small decorations for different themes.
- Store the cookie balls in an airtight container in the fridge to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Oreo cookie balls, Valentine treats, no bake desserts, candy coated cookies, holiday treats, chocolate truffles, no bake sweets
