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Things are heating up in the world of football, all leading up to the “Big Game”. I have no personal preference when it comes to football teams, so I needed to get creative with my color choices for these OREO Cookie Balls “Footballs”…..
My kitchen and blog colors are green and blue, so that was a no brainer. 😉 The second half are decorated in a patriotic, red, white and blue color scheme. Any color combination can be achieved, just pick your favorite team colors!
They are also the easiest game day dessert to make!
How to make OREO Cookie Footballs
In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until creamy…..
Non-dairy cream cheese is stiffer than regular cream cheese, that’s why we need to beat it to get it smooth. 😉
Crush 36 OREO® cookies {I used mint flavored by the way}…..
Mix cream cheese and cookie crumbs until blended…..
I used a small cookie scoop to make 36 cookie balls {the official recipe is 48 (1-inch) balls}, that I shaped into footballs using my hands…..
Place on a parchment {or waxed paper} lined baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes.
To decorate your footballs
Melt white chocolate in separate bowls based on how many colors you are using. I used 5 oz. for blue, 4 oz. for green, 4 oz. for red, and 3 oz. for white {to decorate}.
Add your food coloring and mix together.
If chocolate is too thick, add 1 to 2 Tablespoons of shortening to thin.
Using a fork, dip each cookie ball into melted chocolate….
My favorite design is the half and half. I dipped half of the cookie ball into the blue colored chocolate, then allowed it to set before dipping the other half into the green or red colored chocolate…..
Once the colors are set, melt the white chocolate and pour into a plastic bag with a #1 writing tip…..
Decorate the top of each football with white chocolate stripes to resemble the laces on a football. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm…..and then eat!!
Yummy deliciousness!! I made my OREO Cookie Foot Balls during a blizzard, so I was trying to get the photos before the sunlight was completely gone…for days! I would normally go back and “trim” the edges of the footballs with a small, sharp knife. 😉
More delicious game day recipes
- Puff Pastry Chorizo Rolls
- Chili Cheese Dog Pizza
- Simple Seafood Artichoke Dip
- Touchdown Sundae Ice Cream Pie
- Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
Enjoy!!
OREO Cookie Footballs
Ingredients
- 8 ounce package cream cheese* softened
- 36 OREO cookies finely crushed (about 3 cups)
- 16 ounces chocolate** melted
OPTIONAL
- shortening to thin chocolate
- oil based food colors in team colors
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese and cookie crumbs until well blended.
- Shape into 48 (1-inch) balls. Freeze 10 minutes. Dip balls in melted chocolate; place in single layer on waxed-paper lined pan.
- Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
Notes
- *I used an 8 ounce tub of non-dairy cream cheese
- I used mint flavored OREO® cookies
- **I used 16 ounces of non-dairy white chocolate
- Use semi-sweet chocolate for brown footballs. Decorate with melted white chocolate.
Nutrition
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
LOL!!! You are so funny!!! 😀 Mint Oreos are one of my favorites …. ah, who am I kidding, I love ’em all! This would be fun to serve for the Big Game in a few weeks!!
Lisa Johnson says
I love everything mint, but you’re right, they are all good!!
Betsy says
My mom and I make these a lot but I never thought to shape them! You could do a lot of different shapes I bet. So many ideas now!!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Betsy. Yes, so many ideas for different shapes! Hearts, Easter eggs, I can’t wait to try them again. 🙂
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
These are so fun – I made some hearts this past weekend (because you know how much I love football – haha) and I love the fun colors you chose too. Go team! (which means ME eating them!!). Pinned!
Lisa Johnson says
Oooh, hearts would be fun!! I really like that idea…I might steal it! 😉
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These are so adorable! Love the Mint Oreos and the fun colors that you chose! These are perfect for game day!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Kelly!! I can’t wait to try out more colors next time. 😉
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
These are ADORABLE, Lisa! I’ll have to make green & gold ones for next week’s game!!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Cathy! I’m kind of surprised that no one called me out for not having “Packers” colors, since I live in Iowa. 😉
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
These are the cutest! My son would get a “kick” out of them!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
These are so much fun, Lisa! I think your Oreo Cookie Balls and my Skittles Game Face Fizz should get together for the big games this weekend. 😉
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
You are too funny with the green! I was surprised when I used the birthday cake edition of the oreos, that the colors stayed. (And I wanted them to disappear! Thank goodness for editing software.)
You are a pro with these cake balls!
Lisa Johnson says
Isn’t that just the way it works out Gloria? Thanks so much. 🙂
Lori Hart says
Such a cute idea for Super Bowl! I may have to try this. I found your recipe over at the Two Cup Tuesday link party. Have a wonderful day
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Lori! 🙂
Elaine @cookinandcraftin.com says
These are so cute!! perfect for the big game!! Hey I would love for you to share your stuff at My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday Link party!! Hope to see you there!!
Alyssa says
These are so cute and they would be perfect for the Superbowl!
Summer Davis says
These football-shaped OREO Cookie Balls are fantastic! I love how clean they look, even though you swear they would have been better had it not been for that pesky blizzard. 🙂 You did a great job. 🙂 #client
Wendy says
Love these, definitely giving them a try!