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These acorn shaped oreo balls are the perfect fall oreo ball. Peanut butter oreo balls made to look like acorns!
We’re not squirreling around – it’s another acorn treat!!!
We’re nuts about acorns. Or maybe we’re just nuts for nuts!
You probably already know that Ryan loves squirrels.
So much so that he subscribed to Wally the Squirrel’s youtube channel! If you’re confused, Wally is a family’s pet squirrel and they post videos of him on his own youtube channel.
Only 11,000 people have subscribed to his youtube channel, but I bet you that all of those people are serious squirrel lovers.
Well this whole time (and I mean in this post and this post) I’ve been making Ryan out to seem like a crazy person who really like squirrels. But you know what? I really like squirrels too so I should stop making fun of him :)
And I really like these oreo acorn balls, they are so adorable!
This recipe is a fun twist on the classic oreo ball, which are usually, well balls. So shaping them into acorns makes them extra cute.
I also used peanut butter oreos to make these acorn balls extra nutty, and because squirrels love nuts, so why not, right?
Ingredients
- peanut butter oreos
- cream cheese
- chocolate candiquik
- shortening or coconut oil
- pretzel sticks
- chocolate sprinkles
Tools for Making Oreo Balls
I love using silicone mats for oreo balls because they are easy to remove. Place your oreo balls on a silicone mat to chill in the fridge before dipping. Then return the balls to the mat after you dipped them. Once the chocolate sets, they are easy to remove!
I like using the wilton melting pot because it keeps the melted chocolate at an even temperature. Plus, it’s portable so I don’t have to stand over my stove to dip the balls.
Don’t Freeze Oreo Balls Before Dipping in Chocolate
If you dip oreo balls that are frozen or very cold, the chocolate coating will crack as it sets because of the extreme temperature change. The best way to avoid cracking is to place the oreo balls in the fridge to chill for 20 minutes, then dip them.
Do Oreo Balls Need to be Refrigerated?
Oreo balls should be kept in the fridge until you serve them. Plus, most people think oreo balls taste best when cold. However, oreo balls can be left at room temperature. According to the FDA, cream cheese can be left out at room temperature for up to 2 hours.
More Oreo Balls
- Reese’s Oreo Balls
- Tombstone Oreo Balls
- Caramel Apple Oreo Balls
- Candy Cane Oreo Balls
- Christmas Present Oreo Balls
- Peppermint Oreo Balls
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Oreo Acorn Balls
Ingredients
- 1 package peanut butter oreos 15.25 oz, pulsed in food processor
- 1 package regular cream cheese 8 oz, softened
- chocolate candiquik
- 1 tbsp vegetable shortening or coconut oil
- Brown sprinkles, I used chocolate flakes but brown jimmies work great too
- Pretzel sticks, broken into small pieces
Instructions
- Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature.
- Put half of the oreos in the food processor and pulse until you have oreo crumbs. Add the other half of the oreos to the food processor and pulse again, until all the oreos are fine crumbs.
- Once the cream cheese is soft, mix the oreos and cream cheese together, making sure the mixture is very well blended.
- Use the tablespoon to measure the oreo mixture and form it into acorn shapes. I used a little bit more than 1 tbsp for each acorn. To make an acorn shape, form the mixture into an elongated ball, then pinch one end to make it slightly tapered.
- Place the acorns on a baking sheet lined with wax paper and place them in the fridge for 1 hour.
- After the acorns are hard, begin to melt the chocolate candiquik with the shortening in a double boiler. You will need a double broiler to keep the chocolate warm while dipping all of the acorns. I prefer to remove 3-5 acorns from the freezer at a time for dipping. To dip, place 1 acorn in the saucepan with melted chocolate. Use a spoon to spoon chocolate on top of the acorn, if needed. To remove the acorn use a fork to lift it out of the chocolate. To remove excess chocolate from the acorn on the fork, tap your wrist 2 times with your other hand. Scrape the bottom of the fork on the edge of the saucepan to remove more chocolate, then move the acorn to another baking sheet lined with wax paper using a toothpick to help get the acorn off the fork smoothly.
- Continue this process until all of the acorns are dipped. Allow them to harden at room temperature.
- To add the chocolate sprinkles, dip the top portion of the acorn into the chocolate then dip that portion into a bowl with chocolate sprinkles.
- To add the pretzel, dip one end of the pretzel into the chocolate and press it into place.
- Return the acorns to the baking sheet to allow the pretzels to set. After they are set, serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in a container in the refrigerator.
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Hi Beth! Wondering about the soundtrack? Where can I find the music? Will be attempting the acorns this year. Thanks for the post!
Hello.. I am planning to make these the day before a party. Do you think that will be ok? Any tips or suggestions? Thank you!
I made these for a party and there are zero left! They for sure didn’t look as good as yours but they tasted great. I covered them with chopped pecans instead of sprinkles. Covering anything in chocolate is such a mess for so many reasons, but I appreciated the tip about using the toothpick to get the acorn off of the fork!
Oreo balls definitely take practice!
Quick question– will the cinnamon bun oreos (we don’t have the PB ones locally that i’ve seen) substitute well for these? Thanks!
Yes they would!
What is candiquik? Is it the same as candy melts?
Yes! Just a different brand name!
What is 1 package of oreos and 1 package of cream cheese? Package size in ounces would be helpful. Thank you!
Very sorry Angie, added them in!
How long will these last once made? (if not eaten that is! :)) Just wondering if its something I can make ahead of time? Thanks
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Hi Heather! I only freeze them until the oreo balls are firm – maybe 20 minutes?
I would like to make these for a party…Could I leave them in the freezer for a few days before I dip them (instead of just one hour) so I can reduce my “party-day” work load?
Yes! Just be sure to remove them from the freezer and place in the fridge about 3 hours before dipping. If you leave them in the freezer right up until dipping for so long, the chocolate can crack once you dip it because the oreo balls are so cold.
Hi, these look so good! I was wondering if they would work with regular oreos?
Definitely! Use any flavor oreos you want!