Cute Mummy Oreo Balls
You will love this recipe for Mummy Oreo Balls if you want cute, spooky treats without spending all day in the kitchen. These bite-sized mummy oreo truffles are simple to make and look adorable on a Halloween dessert table. With no baking, minimal dishes, and easy decorating, they are perfect for parties, bake sales, or a cozy scary-movie night at home.
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Ingredients for Mummy Oreo Balls
- 18 Halloween Oreos or regular Double Stuf Oreos
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 12 ounces white candy melts
- 2 to 3 teaspoons neutral oil, such as vegetable, canola, or melted coconut oil
- Candy eyeballs
- Small piping bottle or piping bag with a small, round tip
How to Make Mummy Oreo Balls
1. Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper or wax paper. This will keep the Oreo balls from sticking and make cleanup easier.
2. Add the Halloween Oreos and softened cream cheese to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture turns into a thick, sticky dough and no large cookie pieces remain. Scrape down the sides if needed.
If you do not have a food processor, crush the Oreos in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a bowl and mix them with the softened cream cheese until well combined.
3. Roll the Oreo mixture between your palms to form smooth balls. Place the balls on the lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
4. Refrigerate the Oreo balls for 20 to 30 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch. If you are in a rush, chill them in the freezer for approximately 10 to 15 minutes instead.
5. Add some white candy melts to a microwave-safe bowl (it’s better to work in small batches), and reserve a small amount for the mummy bandages. Add a little neutral oil and melt according to the package instructions. Stir until the coating is completely smooth.
6. Work with a few chilled Oreo balls at a time, keeping the rest in the refrigerator. Drop one Oreo ball into the melted candy and use a fork to turn it gently until completely coated.
7. Lift the Oreo ball out with the fork and tap the fork against the side of the bowl so the excess coating can drip off. Carefully slide the coated ball onto the parchment paper.
8. While the coating is still wet, press two candy eyeballs onto the front of each Oreo ball. Repeat until all the Oreo balls have been dipped and decorated with eyes.
9. Allow the white candy coating to set completely. You can leave the Oreo balls at room temperature or refrigerate them for approximately 10 minutes if you need them to set more quickly. Keep in mind that a sudden temperature change can occasionally cause the coating to crack.
10. Melt the reserved white candy melts with a small amount of oil and transfer the coating to a small piping bottle or piping bag. Drizzle thin lines across each Oreo ball, moving in different directions to create the appearance of mummy bandages. Pipe some lines around the eyes, but be careful not to cover them completely.
11. Allow the piped bandages to set before serving or transferring the Oreo balls to a storage container.
12. Store leftover Mummy Oreo Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days.
Pro Tips
- Watch the candy eyes in warm weather. The black dye used for the pupils can run when exposed to heat and humidity. If you live in a warm climate and need to transport the Oreo balls to a party, use a cooler to help keep them cold.
- Thin the coating gradually. If the candy coating feels thick or clumpy, stir in additional oil about ½ teaspoon at a time. A smooth coating makes the Oreo balls easier to dip, but avoid making it so thin that it slides off.
- Let the base coating set before piping. If you pipe the mummy bandages while the dipped coating is still wet, the lines may blend into the surface. Allow the first layer to become firm before adding the bandages.
- Test the piping consistency. The melted candy needs to be thin enough to flow through the piping bottle but thick enough to create visible raised lines. Add oil a few drops at a time until it pipes smoothly.
- Embrace imperfect lines. The mummy bandages do not need to be neat or evenly spaced. Lines going in different directions make the mummies look cuter and more realistic.
- Use parchment paper for drying. Place the wet Oreo balls on a sheet of parchment paper to set. If you use an unlined plate or another smooth surface, the coating may stick and become difficult to remove.
- Make them ahead for parties. These no bake Halloween treats are perfect for making the day before. Store them in the refrigerator overnight, then arrange them on a platter shortly before your guests arrive.
FAQs
How long do Mummy Oreo Balls last?
You can keep Mummy Oreo Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days. For the best texture, let them sit at room temperature for approximately 10 minutes before serving.
Can I freeze these Oreo balls?
Yes. Freeze the undipped Oreo balls on a tray until solid, then transfer them to a freezer bag and store them for up to two months. When you are ready to decorate them, thaw the balls in the refrigerator before dipping.
You can also freeze fully decorated Oreo balls, but condensation may form as they thaw. This could affect the candy coating or cause the black pupils on the candy eyes to run.
Do I have to use a food processor?
No. If you do not have a food processor, place the Oreos in a zip-top bag and crush them finely with a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a bowl and mix them with softened cream cheese. It requires a little more effort, but it still works.
Can I use white chocolate instead of candy melts?
Yes, you can use melted white chocolate instead of candy melts. Add neutral oil to make it smooth enough for dipping and piping. You’ll need more oil if you use regular white chocolate than you would with white candy melts.
What if I do not have a piping bottle?
You can place the melted white candy coating in a piping bag or zip-top bag and snip off a very, very small piece of one corner. Drizzle thin lines across the Oreo balls to create the mummy bandages.
What if I cannot find candy eyeballs?
You can pipe small white dots for the eyes and place mini chocolate chips in the centers. You could also use white chocolate chips with tiny dots of melted dark chocolate for the pupils.
I love how these Mummy Oreo Balls turn a few simple ingredients into the cutest no bake Halloween treats. The candy eyes and piped white bandages give them plenty of spooky personality without requiring complicated decorating skills.
Whether you need a last-minute treat for a Halloween potluck, a kid-friendly party dessert, or something fun for a scary-movie night, these Halloween Oreo balls are one of those easy Halloween desserts you can come back to every year.
Mummy Oreo Balls
Ingredients
- 18 Halloween Oreos or regular Double Stuf Oreos
- 2 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 12 oz white candy melts
- 2 to 3 tsp neutral oil such as vegetable, canola, or melted coconut oil
- Candy eyeballs
- Small piping bottle or piping bag with a small round tip
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper or wax paper. This will keep the Oreo balls from sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Add the Halloween Oreos and softened cream cheese to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture turns into a thick, sticky dough and no large cookie pieces remain. Scrape down the sides if needed.If you do not have a food processor, crush the Oreos in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a bowl and mix them with the softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Roll the Oreo mixture between your palms to form smooth balls. Place the balls on the lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Refrigerate the Oreo balls for 20 to 30 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch. If you are in a rush, chill them in the freezer for approximately 10 to 15 minutes instead.
- Add some white candy melts to a microwave-safe bowl (it’s better to work in small batches), and reserve a small amount for the mummy bandages. Add a little neutral oil and melt according to the package instructions. Stir until the coating is completely smooth.
- Work with a few chilled Oreo balls at a time, keeping the rest in the refrigerator. Drop one Oreo ball into the melted candy and use a fork to turn it gently until completely coated.
- Lift the Oreo ball out with the fork and tap the fork against the side of the bowl so the excess coating can drip off. Carefully slide the coated ball onto the parchment paper.
- While the coating is still wet, press two candy eyeballs onto the front of each Oreo ball. Repeat until all the Oreo balls have been dipped and decorated with eyes.
- Allow the white candy coating to set completely. You can leave the Oreo balls at room temperature or refrigerate them for approximately 10 minutes if you need them to set more quickly. Keep in mind that a sudden temperature change can occasionally cause the coating to crack.
- Melt the reserved white candy melts with a small amount of oil and transfer the coating to a small piping bottle or piping bag. Drizzle thin lines across each Oreo ball, moving in different directions to create the appearance of mummy bandages. Pipe some lines around the eyes, but be careful not to cover them completely.
- Allow the piped bandages to set before serving or transferring the Oreo balls to a storage container.
- Store leftover Mummy Oreo Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days.
