Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 36 Oreos
- 1 cup hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
Coating and Decoration
- 15 ounces white candy melts
- 30 mini peanut butter cups
- 2 teaspoons orange sprinkles
- Black gel writer for eyes and mouth
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper and set it aside to use later.
- Crush Oreos: Place the Oreo cookies into the bowl of a mini food processor and pulse until they are broken down into fine crumbs.
- Mix dough: Add the hazelnut spread and softened cream cheese to the Oreo crumbs in the food processor. Mix until the ingredients are well combined and form a dough-like consistency.
- Shape balls: Portion the mixture into tablespoon-sized amounts, roll each portion into a ball with your hands, and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze balls: Place the baking sheet with the Oreo balls in the freezer for at least 10 minutes to firm them up. This chilling step helps make them easier to dip.
- Melt candy melts: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white candy melts by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the chocolate is smooth.
- Dip truffles: Using a fork, dip each chilled Oreo ball into the melted white chocolate to coat it completely. Let the excess chocolate drip off before placing the coated truffle back on the baking sheet.
- Add decorations: While the coating is still tacky, top each dipped truffle with a mini peanut butter cup to form the snowman’s hat, and add a sprinkle for the nose. Continue this process for all the truffles.
- Chill coatings: Refrigerate the decorated truffles for about 10 minutes or until the candy coating has fully hardened.
- Draw faces: After the candy has set, use black gel writer to draw eyes and mouths on each snowman to complete their adorable faces.
Notes
- Work quickly when dipping in chocolate to prevent it from hardening mid-process; reheat the candy melts if needed.
- If using a fork for dipping is difficult, try a toothpick and cover any holes left with extra melted chocolate afterwards.
- Ensure the chocolate coating is fully set before adding gel decorations to avoid sliding.
- Add sprinkles while the coating is still tacky for the best adhesion.
- Feel free to get creative with other decorations like different sprinkles, gels, or candies to make unique snowman faces and accessories.
- Store Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, freeze the Oreo balls before or after decorating; flash freeze first, then store for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
