Apple OREO Balls: No-Bake Fall Treats Everyone Loves
Easy Apple OREO Truffles
These adorable apple-shaped OREO balls are the perfect no-bake treat for fall parties, school snacks, or edible gifts. 🎁 Fun, festive, and kid-approved!
🕒 Time Breakdown:
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Chill Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 (14 oz) pkg OREO cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 pkg red candy melts
- 12 pretzel sticks (cut short for stems)
- 12 Spearmint Leaf candies (for leaves)
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Line a Tray:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. - Crush OREOs:
Add OREO cookies to a food processor and pulse until finely crushed. No large pieces should remain. - Mix with Cream Cheese:
Add softened cream cheese to the crushed cookies and blend until smooth and fully combined. It should form a thick dough. - Shape Like Apples:
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a 1-inch ball. Slightly flatten the top and bottom to resemble an apple. 🍏 - Add Stems:
Insert a small piece of pretzel stick into the top center of each ball to act as the apple stem. Place the shaped balls on the lined tray. - Freeze:
Freeze the tray of apple balls for 10–20 minutes until firm. This helps with dipping. - Melt Candy Coating:
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat red candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth. - Dip OREO Balls:
Holding the pretzel stem, gently dip each ball into the melted red candy. You can also spoon over the coating for better control. - Tap & Place:
Lightly tap the dipped apple on the side of the bowl to remove excess coating. Place back on parchment paper. - Decorate:
Immediately press a Spearmint Leaf candy next to the stem before the coating sets. 🌿 - Chill & Serve:
Once decorated, chill until the coating hardens. Store in the fridge until ready to serve or gift.
🌟 Pro Tips:
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Swaps: Use green candy melts and green apple flavoring for a twist!
- Gift Idea: Wrap them in mini cupcake liners and cellophane for holiday treats.
🧮 Nutrition Info
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ball | 180 | 2g | 20g | 10g | 1g | 14g |
Disclaimer:
Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
