Pumpkin Oreo Balls Recipe

I adore these no-bake pumpkin shaped Oreo balls. Crushed Oreo cookies merge seamlessly with creamy, spiced pumpkin cream cheese, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice for a delightful treat. The unique mixture of textures and seasonal flavors creates a vibrant dessert perfect for my Thanksgiving spread. I love this fun twist.

I love sharing new dessert ideas that are quick and easy, and these Pumpkin Oreo Balls are one of my favorites. Its a no-bake recipe that uses just 5 ingredients and is perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert table or even a fun treat to add to your Halloween dessert spread.

I mix 36 finely crushed Oreo cookies with 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1/3 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling), 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice. The ingredients work together to create a delicious combination of textures and flavors that give you a satisfying bite every time.

Even though these treats are not exactly a health food, the pumpkin puree does add a bit of nutritional value. Its a simple recipe thats easy to follow and great for kids to help with.

I enjoy how its both a snack and a dessert creating a fun and festive experience for any holiday.

Why I Like this Recipe

1. I love how simple and fun it is to make this recipe—you don’t need to be a master chef to whip up these cute pumpkin oreo balls.
2. I really dig the mix of sweet Oreo and fall flavors from the pumpkin puree and spice—it just hits that perfect cozy vibe for Thanksgiving.
3. I like that the no-bake process keeps this treat super quick, and chilling the mix makes it easy to roll them into fun little balls.
4. I enjoy being creative with the toothpick trick to mimic pumpkin stems; it always makes me smile and impresses my friends at the table.

These pumpkin shaped oreo balls are like a quick and easy no bake treat for Thanksgiving. They only need 5 simple ingredients, like crushed oreos, cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. I mix everything together, chill it, roll the mix into little balls and even mark a stem with a toothpick if I feel fancy. It ain’t perfect but its super yummy and always a hit when I need something easy and fun for dessert.

Ingredients

• Oreo cookies give crunchyness and sweet carbohydrates that gives energy.
• Cream cheese gives rich, creamy flavor and a tad protein that binds all stuff.
• Pumpkin puree offers natural sweetness, fiber, and vitamins for a healthier twist.
• Powdered sugar makes the mix way sweeter giving a really delightful dessert finish.
• Pumpkin pie spice gives it warmth and a festive aroma that livens up flavor.
• Each ingredient plays a vital role in balancing texture and flavor while keepin it fun.
• The blend of sweet and spice results in a fun treat that’s slightly healthier.
• The smooth, creamy mixture contrast nicely with the crunchy cookie bits.

Ingredient Quantities

• 36 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

How to Make this

1. Finely crush 36 Oreo cookies and set them aside in a large bowl.

2. In a separate bowl, beat 8 oz of softened cream cheese until it’s smooth.

3. Mix in 1/3 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice with the cream cheese until everything is evenly combined.

4. Gradually stir the crushed Oreos into the cream cheese mixture, making sure all the ingredients come together nicely.

5. Cover the bowl and chill the mixture in the fridge for about 30 minutes so it firms up a bit.

6. Once chilled, scoop out small amounts of the mixture and roll them into balls about one inch in diameter.

7. If you want them to look like little pumpkins, try using a toothpick to create a little stem mark on top.

8. Place the balls on a tray lined with parchment paper.

9. Let them chill in the fridge for at least one hour more to set properly.

10. Serve them up and enjoy these fun no-bake treats, perfect for your Thanksgiving dessert table!

Equipment Needed

1. Large bowl for crushing the cookies and for mixing the final ingredients
2. A separate medium bowl for beating the cream cheese and combining the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice
3. Electric mixer or a whisk for smoothing out the cream cheese
4. Measuring cups and measuring spoons for the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice
5. A spatula for gradually mixing in the crushed Oreos
6. A tray and parchment paper for setting the formed cookie balls
7. A toothpick for making a stem mark on each ball if you want a pumpkin look

FAQ

Pumpkin Oreo Balls Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• If you cant find Oreos, try using any chocolate sandwich cookies and crush ’em fine
• If cream cheese is out, mascarpone or even ricotta can do the trick, though the texture might be a bit different
• If you dont have pumpkin puree, a pureed butternut squash or mashed sweet potato works pretty well
• If you dont have powdered sugar, you can blitz regular sugar in a blender until it’s a fine powder
• For pumpkin pie spice, mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and a pinch of allspice or clove as a substitute

Pro Tips

1. Make sure your cream cheese is really soft before you mix to help all the flavors blend smoother and reduce lumps.
2. If your mixture feels too sticky, chill it a bit longer so it firms up and is easier to roll into balls.
3. Try using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon to form even balls, it’ll help them chill more evenly and look neat.
4. When adding those crushed cookies, mix them in gently so you still get a nice texture and crunch rather than a totally uniform dough.