Description
4th of July Oreo Cream Cheese Balls are the perfect festive treat to celebrate Independence Day. These no-bake delights combine crushed Oreo cookies with a creamy, tangy filling, all coated in rich chocolate and topped with colorful sprinkles. Quick and easy to prepare, they’re sure to impress guests at summer gatherings, barbecues, or family picnics. Each bite is a delicious explosion of flavor that captures the spirit of the holiday!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (15.35 oz) Oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup festive sprinkles (red, white, and blue)
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin until finely ground.
- In a bowl, mix crushed Oreos with softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments until smooth.
- Dip each ball into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before returning them to the baking sheet.
- While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with festive toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing. Experiment with different toppings like nuts or coconut flakes for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.