Crush Oreos: Add whole Oreo cookies to a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs (alternately, use a ziplock bag and a rolling pin to gently smash them into fine crumbs).
Mix: Add cream cheese to a mixing bowl and mix it until smooth. Add Oreo crumbs (reserve 1 Tablespoon of cookie crumbs for sprinkling on top at the end, if desired). and stir to combine.
Scoop the mixture into 1 Tablespoon size balls and place them on a lined baking sheet. Freeze for 15 minutes.
Melt Chocolate candy wafers according to package instructions.
Dip: Remove balls from freezer and dip them in melted chocolate. I like to use a fork and let excess chocolate dip through the tines of the fork, tapping it gently on the edge of the bowl, before placing on baking sheet.
Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
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Chocolate: Melting wafers are great for smooth, flawless dipping and will set up quickly. I prefer Ghirardelli melting wafers as they don't taste "waxy" like other brands. If you use pure chocolate I recommend Baker’s chocolate bars. Avoid using chocolate chips. Make Ahead Instructions: Oreo balls will keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks, stored in an airtight container. If layering, use parchment or wax paper to separate the cookies. When serving, they can sit at room temperature for up to 2 hours.Freezing Instructions: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Use parchment or wax paper to separate layers. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.Vegan Oreo Balls: Use vegan cream cheese and vegan chocolate. Or, sub the cream cheese with 1 cup creamy vegan peanut butter.Gluten Free: Use gluten free Oreos and your favorite gluten free chocolate.Mint Oreo Balls: Use mint crème Oreos. Top with crushed peppermint candy. If desired, add a little peppermint extract to the mix, too.Red Velvet Oreo Balls: Use red velvet Oreos, and dip in melted chocolate.Halloween Oreo Balls: Use regular Oreos and dip in white chocolate to make ghosts or mummies: use mini chocolate chips for the eyes, and drizzle white chocolate lines to look like a mummy. You can little pumpkins using orange or orange vanilla candy wafers, pretzel sticks for the stem, and green M&M's for the vine. Or you can simply coat them in chocolate and decorate with orange sprinkles.Golden Oreo Balls: Use golden Oreos and dip in white chocolate.Peanut Butter Oreos: Use peanut butter Oreos and dip in melted chocolate, or use regular Oreos, and swap cream cheese for 1 cup creamy peanut butter.