Pretzels, Oreos, and cream cheese come together to form the base for these Salted Caramel‑Filled Pretzel Oreo Balls.
Each ball is coated in melted chocolate and finished with a drizzle of salted caramel.
Sweet and salty in perfect balance: a crunchy exterior with a creamy, caramel center. These bite‑sized treats are addictive—give them a try!
Try them with a simple homemade salted caramel for best results.
How to make Pretzel Oreo Balls (Oreo Truffles Stuffed with Salted Caramel)
- In a food processor, pulse the Oreos until they reach a fine, sandy texture. Transfer the crumbs to a stand mixer bowl or a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Pulse the pretzels in the food processor until coarsely chopped—about 2 cups worth.
- Add the room temperature cream cheese to the crushed Oreos and mix until a uniform dough forms. A paddle attachment or a sturdy spoon works well.
- Stir the chopped pretzels into the Oreo dough until evenly distributed.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto a parchment‑lined tray.
- Roll each portion between your palms to form a ball, then gently flatten into a small disk and return to the tray.
- Squeeze roughly ½ teaspoon of salted caramel into the center of each disk.
- Fold the edges of the disk over the caramel and roll gently to form a sealed ball. Place each finished ball back on the parchment‑lined tray.
- Freeze the tray for about 1 hour, or until the balls are very firm.
- Melt your choice of candy coating according to package directions. Working one ball at a time, fully coat each frozen ball and place it back on parchment paper to set.
- Drizzle the tops with warmed salted caramel and sprinkle with crushed pretzels, if desired. Warming the caramel for about 15 seconds helps it drizzle smoothly.
- Store refrigerated until serving.
Toppings
For this batch we used both white and dark chocolate coatings (melting wafers). The white‑chocolate coated balls were finished with a caramel drizzle, while the dark chocolate ones got both caramel and crushed pretzels for extra crunch. Both variations are delicious—the pretzel topping adds a nice texture contrast.
Topping can get a bit messy, but the leftover sticky bits are a tasty bonus.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Store chilled because the recipe contains cream cheese. They keep for up to two weeks in the fridge, though they’re likely to be eaten much sooner.
- Freezer: Freeze the tray of balls until solid for a couple hours, then transfer to a sealed container or zip bag to prevent sticking. They freeze well for up to three months; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Enjoy!
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Pretzel Oreo Balls {Stuffed with Salted Caramel}
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Ingredients
- 1 bag Oreos 36 cookies
- 8 oz. Cream Cheese room temperature
- 2 cups Pretzels (about 2 oz.)
- 12 oz. Candy Coating (white & dark melting wafers suggested)
- 1 batch Homemade Salted Caramel
Toppings:
- Homemade Salted Caramel
- Crushed Pretzels
Instructions
- Finely crush Oreos in a food processor until sandy. Transfer to a mixer or large bowl.
- Pulse pretzels until coarsely chopped.
- Add room temperature cream cheese to the Oreo crumbs and mix until a dough forms.
- Stir in the chopped pretzels until evenly combined.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto parchment paper.
- Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten into a small disk.
- Place about ½ teaspoon of caramel in the center of each disk.
- Fold the edges over the caramel and roll into a sealed ball. Place on a parchment‑lined baking sheet.
- Freeze for about 1 hour, or until firm.
- Melt candy coating and dip each frozen ball to coat fully. Return to parchment to set.
- Drizzle with salted caramel and sprinkle with crushed pretzels if desired. Keep refrigerated until serving.
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Notes
No condiment squeeze bottle? Use a large ziplock placed inside a cup, fold the edges down, fill with caramel, then snip a small corner to pipe the caramel.
Recommended equipment: food processor, parchment paper, and a mixer or sturdy bowl for mixing.
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