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Easy Pumpkin Oreo Balls

These pumpkin Oreo balls are the cutest no-bake fall dessert! Made with just 5 ingredients, these festive truffles are shaped like mini pumpkins and dipped in orange chocolate. Perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, or any autumn celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 30 balls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

  • 36 Oreo cookies (regular or pumpkin spice, not double stuffed)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 12 oz orange candy melts or orange melting wafers
  • pretzel sticks (for pumpkin stems)
  • green decorations (leaf icing, green M&Ms, or green icing)

Equipment

  • Food processor or rolling pin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment-lined baking sheet
  • toothpick
  • microwave or double boiler
  • Fork or dipping tool

Method
 

  1. Place Oreos in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. If no processor, crush in a ziplock bag with a rolling pin.
  2. Add softened cream cheese to the cookie crumbs and blend until fully combined. The mixture should hold together when squeezed.
  3. Use a 1-tablespoon scoop to shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  4. Score vertical lines around each ball with a toothpick to resemble pumpkin ridges. Chill again for 10 minutes to set shape.
  5. Melt orange candy melts according to package directions (microwave or double boiler) until smooth and pourable.
  6. Dip each pumpkin ball in melted chocolate, tap off excess, and place back on parchment. Add pretzel stick stem and green leaf decoration immediately.
  7. Refrigerate 15–20 minutes until chocolate hardens. Store in refrigerator until serving.

Notes

Pro Tips: Use regular Oreos for classic flavor or pumpkin spice Oreos for a fall twist. Always chill between steps for best texture. Don’t use double stuffed Oreos—they make the mixture too soft. Add decorations while chocolate is still wet so they stick properly.

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