Description
Irresistible 3-ingredient peanut butter oreo cookie balls combine creamy peanut butter, crushed oreos, and smooth chocolate for a quick, indulgent treat. Chocolate-dipped and chilled, these bite-sized delights will satisfy sweet cravings with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (14 ounces / 400 grams) Oreo cookies
- 1 cup (240 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 10 ounces (280 grams) semi-sweet or milk chocolate, melted
Coating:
- Melted chocolate (from above)
Optional Decorations:
- None specified in original recipe
Instructions
- Pulverize the Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor or by crushing them inside a sealed bag with a rolling pin, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Transfer the crushed Oreos to a mixing bowl and incorporate peanut butter, blending thoroughly until the mixture forms a cohesive, moldable consistency.
- Using your palms, carefully craft uniform spherical shapes approximately one inch in diameter, placing each carefully on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Temporarily suspend the formed balls in the freezer for roughly 25 minutes, allowing them to solidify and maintain their structural integrity during the next phase.
- Gently immerse each chilled ball into melted chocolate, utilizing a fork to ensure complete and even coverage while permitting excess chocolate to elegantly cascade back into the melting vessel.
- Return the chocolate-enrobed balls to the parchment-lined surface, positioning them with precision to prevent clustering.
- Allow the confections to rest in the refrigerator, permitting the chocolate exterior to set and transform into a glossy, crisp shell; approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Retrieve the cookie balls and present them either slightly chilled or at ambient temperature for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Crush Oreos thoroughly to ensure a smooth, consistent texture that helps bind the mixture perfectly.
- Use a food processor for quick, uniform crushing, but a rolling pin works great as a budget-friendly alternative when kitchen tools are limited.
- Choose creamy peanut butter for easier mixing and a more cohesive dough that holds together seamlessly.
- Keep hands slightly damp when rolling balls to prevent sticky mixture from clinging to fingers and create smoother, more uniform shapes.
- Opt for high-quality chocolate for coating to enhance the overall flavor and create a glossy, professional finish.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or white to customize the taste and appearance of the cookie balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, making them a convenient make-ahead dessert for unexpected guests or sweet cravings.
- Consider using gluten-free Oreos and natural peanut butter to make this recipe suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg