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Fluffy Snowball OREO Cookie Balls Recipe: Sweet Winter Magic

These Fluffy Snowball OREO Cookie Balls are the easiest, creamiest, most irresistible no-bake winter treat you can make. With just crushed OREO cookies, softened cream cheese, and powdered sugar, you end up with fluffy, fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth cookie balls coated in a snowy layer of powdered sugar. They’re perfect for holiday parties, winter dessert platters, gifting boxes, or whenever you want something sweet without turning on the oven. These cookie balls taste like OREO cheesecake wrapped in a powdered sugar snowball — rich, chocolatey, creamy, and dangerously delicious. Super quick to prepare, fun to shape, and ideal for beginners or kids helping in the kitchen, they add instant winter magic to any celebration. If you love easy recipes that look impressive and taste amazing, this fluffy snowball OREO version will become your winter tradition!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes
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Ingredients
  

Dry & Sweet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
Cookies
  • 36 OREO cookies
Other / Dairy
  • 1 Brick 8 oz / 226 g Cream cheese, softened
Coating
  • Extra powdered sugar for rolling
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Food processor or zip-top bag and rolling pin
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Silicone spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Bowl for powdered sugar
  • Gloves (optional for rolling)

Method
 

Step 1 — Prepare the Workspace
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Set aside for shaping the cookie balls.
Step 2 — Crush the OREO Cookies
  1. Add all OREO cookies to a food processor.
  2. Pulse until you get fine crumbs.
  3. If you don’t have a processor:
  4. Place cookies in a zip-top bag
  5. Crush with a rolling pin until very fine
Step 3 — Combine OREO Crumbs with Cream Cheese
  1. Add softened cream cheese to a mixing bowl.
  2. Add powdered sugar.
  3. Add the OREO crumbs.
  4. Mix until it becomes a smooth, thick, fudgy dough.
  5. Dough should hold its shape like truffle filling.
Step 4 — Chill the Dough (Optional but Recommended)
  1. Chill for 15–20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. This makes rolling much easier and cleaner.
Step 5 — Shape the Cookie Balls
  1. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough.
  2. Roll into smooth round balls using your hands.
  3. Place each ball onto the lined baking sheet.
Step 6 — Coat in Powdered Sugar
  1. Add powdered sugar to a small bowl.
  2. Roll each cookie ball in a generous amount of powdered sugar.
  3. Make sure every side is covered for the snowball look.
Step 7 — Chill to Set
  1. Refrigerate the cookie balls for 20–30 minutes.
  2. This helps them firm up and hold shape.
Step 8 — Serve & Enjoy
  1. Serve cold or chilled.
  2. Enjoy the soft, fluffy, chocolatey snowball magic!

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Store in an airtight container for 1 week.
Freezer
Freeze cookie balls for up to 2 months.
Thaw in the fridge before serving.
Reheating
Not required — these are served cold.
🥄 Variations
1. White Chocolate Snowballs
Dip balls in melted white chocolate before rolling in powdered sugar.
2. Double OREO Snowballs
Add extra crushed OREOS on the inside and outside.
3. Peppermint OREO Snowballs
Add crushed candy canes for a festive minty version.
4. Chocolate Chip OREO Snowballs
Mix in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips.
5. Strawberry Snowballs
Add 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder.
6. Nut-Free Cheesecake Snowballs
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla + extra powdered sugar for a cheesecake flavor.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use any type of OREO?
Yes — original, golden, mint, or chocolate cream all work.
2. Do I need to remove the cream from the OREO?
No — the cream helps bind the dough.
3. Why is my dough too soft?
Chill 15–20 minutes and it will firm up.
4. Why are my cookie balls not smooth?
Use a food processor to crush OREOs finely.
5. Can I freeze them?
Yes — freeze up to 2 months.
6. Can kids eat them?
Yes — no alcohol, no raw egg, no baking required.
7. Can I make them sweeter?
Add an extra 2 tablespoons powdered sugar.
8. Can I add flavor?
Yes — peppermint extract, almond extract, or vanilla all work.
9. Why isn’t the powdered sugar sticking?
Roll again after chilling.
10. Can I dip them in chocolate?
Yes — dark or white chocolate makes them even richer.
🏁 Conclusion
These Fluffy Snowball OREO Cookie Balls are the ultimate winter no-bake dessert — soft, creamy, chocolatey, and coated in powdered sugar snow. They’re quick to prepare, require just three basic ingredients, and look beautiful on any dessert table. Whether for Christmas gatherings, New Year’s parties, kids’ treats, or last-minute baking, these OREO cookie balls always impress. Simple, sweet, festive, and melt-in-your-mouth magical — they’re guaranteed to become a holiday favorite!