Easter Egg Oreo Cookie Balls Recipe | Fun & Festive Treat
These Easter Egg Oreo Cookie Balls are a fun, no-bake dessert perfect for Easter celebrations! Made with just 4 ingredients—Golden Oreos, cream cheese, white candy coating, and gel icing colors—these festive treats are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Kids will love helping decorate them, making it a great family activity. Perfect for parties, gifting, or simply indulging during the holiday season.
Ingredients
- Golden Oreos 14.3 oz package: The star of the show! Golden Oreos give these cookie balls a light, springy vibe, but feel free to experiment with other flavors like lemon or classic chocolate.
- Cream Cheese 8 oz, room temperature: This magical binding agent holds everything together. Pro tip: Make sure it’s soft for easier mixing!
- White Candy Coating about 10 oz for dipping + extra for decorating: Think almond bark, Wilton candy melts, or similar options.
- Gel Icing Colors : For those vibrant Easter hues we all know and love.
Optional add-ons:
- Sprinkles
- Colored sanding sugar
- Your favorite Easter-themed mix-ins
Instructions
- Step 1: Crush Those Cookies
- Grab your trusty food processor (or a zip-top bag and rolling pin if you’re feeling old-school). Pulse the Golden Oreos until they turn into fine crumbs. No big chunks allowed here—they might make your eggs crumble later.
- Pro Tip: Don’t toss the filling! It adds sweetness and helps bind the mixture.
- Step 2: Mix It Up
- In a bowl, combine the crushed cookies with room-temperature cream cheese. Use your hands or a spatula to blend until it forms a dough-like consistency. If you can easily roll it into balls, you’re golden (pun intended).
- Step 3: Shape Into Eggs
- Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of the mixture at a time and shape it into egg-like ovals. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Aim for uniformity, but don’t stress—these are meant to be playful, not perfect!
- Step 4: Chill Out
- Pop the shaped eggs into the fridge for about an hour. Why? Chilling firms them up, making them easier to dip without falling apart. Patience pays off here!
- Step 5: Dip, Decorate, Delight
- Melt your white candy coating according to the package instructions. Using a toothpick, dip each chilled egg into the melted coating, gently shaking off excess. Set them back on the parchment paper to dry. Once set, use additional melted candy coating mixed with gel icing colors to drizzle festive designs on top. Add sprinkles or sanding sugar before the coating hardens for extra flair.
Notes
- Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: These cookie balls can be frozen for longer storage. Simply thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Customization: Use different Oreo flavors, sprinkles, or colored sanding sugar for unique variations.