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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!
*Note: my instructions are slightly different than the “official OREO® Cookie Balls recipe” below, but the basic ingredients are the same.
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.
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 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. 😉
I was so excited when I found Mint OREO® cookies at Walmart…..
I love mint and chocolate together, as you well know, and I thought it would be cool to have green inside the footballs. Yes, I will let you think about that for a moment….DUH, once you mix the black cookies with the green filling, they are no longer green. Sometimes I still shock myself. 😉
Whatever color they are on the inside or outside, they are still perfectly minty and delicious!
Enjoy!!
OREO Cookie Balls
Print recipe
| Serves | 48 |
| Prep time | 1 hour, 30 minutes |
| Meal type | Dessert |
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. 8 oz. brick cream cheese*, softened
- 36 OREO cookies, finely crushed (about 3 cups)
- 4 pkgs 4 oz. each semi-sweet baking chocolate**,melted
Optional
- shortening to thin chocolate
- oil based food colors in team colors
Directions
| 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. | |
Note
*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
This recipe will be partying at these link parties!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
January 12, 2015 at 1:24 pmLOL!!! 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
January 13, 2015 at 5:34 pmI love everything mint, but you’re right, they are all good!!
Betsy says
January 12, 2015 at 5:35 pmMy 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
January 13, 2015 at 5:32 pmThank 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
January 12, 2015 at 7:15 pmThese 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
January 13, 2015 at 5:29 pmOooh, hearts would be fun!! I really like that idea…I might steal it! 😉
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
January 13, 2015 at 5:50 amThese are so adorable! Love the Mint Oreos and the fun colors that you chose! These are perfect for game day!
Lisa Johnson says
January 13, 2015 at 5:26 pmThank you so much Kelly!! I can’t wait to try out more colors next time. 😉
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
January 13, 2015 at 9:26 amThese are ADORABLE, Lisa! I’ll have to make green & gold ones for next week’s game!!
Lisa Johnson says
January 13, 2015 at 5:25 pmThank 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
January 13, 2015 at 9:36 pmThese are the cutest! My son would get a “kick” out of them!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
January 14, 2015 at 6:50 pmThese 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
January 17, 2015 at 3:39 pmYou 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
January 21, 2015 at 11:16 pmIsn’t that just the way it works out Gloria? Thanks so much. 🙂
Lori Hart says
January 20, 2015 at 1:38 pmSuch 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
January 21, 2015 at 4:37 pmThank you Lori! 🙂
Elaine @cookinandcraftin.com says
January 22, 2015 at 7:45 amThese 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!!
http://www.cookinandcraftin.com/my-2-favorite-things-on-thursday-link-party-3/
Alyssa says
January 22, 2015 at 9:55 amThese are so cute and they would be perfect for the Superbowl!
Summer Davis says
January 25, 2015 at 2:51 pmThese 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
January 28, 2015 at 8:28 amLove these, definitely giving them a try!