These festive Pumpkin Oreo Balls are made with just 5 simple ingredients and are perfect for fall parties or Thanksgiving gatherings! Easy to make and irresistibly cute, they’re a no-bake dessert that will steal the show on your holiday dessert table.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It’s no secret that Oreo ball truffles are a favorite in our home. They’re a hit at every occasion and the first to disappear at parties. Plus, they’re so fun to customize for each season!
This fall, we’ve turned these classic treats into pumpkin-shaped delights. Made with just 5 ingredients, these Pumpkin Oreo Balls are dipped in orange chocolate and topped with pretzel sticks and green icing leaves for a festive touch.
No green icing leaves? No problem! Green M&M candies or icing work just as well.
Ingredients
- OREO Cookies – Regular or gluten-free, but avoid double-stuffed.
- Cream Cheese – Softened to room temperature.
- Orange Melting Wafers
- Pretzel Sticks
- Green Candy or Leaf Icing Decorations
How to Make Pumpkin Oreo Balls
These festive pumpkin-shaped truffles are quick and easy to make! Watch our video tutorial for tips on shaping and decorating these treats for any occasion.
- Crush the Cookies: Process the OREOs into fine crumbs.
- Mix: Combine the crumbs with softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Roll: Form into evenly sized balls using a small cookie scoop. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes. Use a toothpick to gently score lines into the balls to resemble pumpkins.
- Dip: Coat the balls in melted orange chocolate wafers.
- Decorate: Add a small piece of pretzel stick for the stem and a green candy or icing leaf for the final touch.
FAQs
Can I Use Pumpkin Spice OREOs?
Absolutely! Swap regular OREOs for Pumpkin Spice OREOs to make pumpkin spice truffles. They’re the perfect addition to your fall or Thanksgiving dessert spread.
Do OREO Balls Need to Be Refrigerated?
Yes. It’s best to keep these truffles chilled until ready to serve. The cream cheese filling can soften at room temperature, affecting the texture. For the best results, refrigerate until serving and limit their time out to about an hour.
Pumpkin Oreo Balls
24
servingsDecorated with orange chocolate, pretzel sticks, and green leaf icing, these adorable Pumpkin Oreo Balls are a festive, no-bake dessert perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
36 Oreo cookies
8 oz cream cheese, softened
12 oz orange candy melts
Pretzel sticks (for stems)
Green leaf icing decorations
Directions
- Crush Cookies: In a food processor, pulse Oreo cookies until fine crumbs form.
- Mix: Add softened cream cheese to the crumbs and mix until fully combined.
- Shape: Scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Add Pumpkin Details: Use a toothpick to gently score lines into the chilled Oreo balls to resemble pumpkins. Return to the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Melt Candy: Melt orange candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler according to package instructions.
- Dip & Decorate: Coat each Oreo ball in the melted candy, shaking off excess. Place back on the baking sheet, then immediately add a small piece of pretzel stick for the stem and a green leaf icing decoration.
- Chill: Refrigerate until set. Keep chilled until ready to serve.