I’m finally coming down from my Oreo Truffle high, and was at my hair dresser today when we all started discussing cookie recipes. I mentioned the Oreos, and one of the ladies mentioned CAKE BALLS.
Apparently I am way behind the times, because this recipe is all over the Internet, but I’ve never had them at a party.
I think if you had these and the Oreo’s together, it might just be some sort of criminal mischief. I wouldn’t carry more than an ounce or two at a time, it’s surely illegal.
Like the Oreo Truffles, there are few ingriedients. You DO have to turn the oven on, but just barely, and even with the oven, even a cookie dummy like me can get through this recipe.
The best part? Because these are based on basically just cake mix and cake icing, you know, the kind you lick with your finger and pretend like no one saw you, the combinations are endless. You can do chocolate, vanilla, I even found several for recipes red velvet cake. And, if you’re like really creative and have loads of endless time, two things I know nothing about, you can roll them in sprinkles or nuts or coconut, whatever your little heart desires, and your bathroom scale can handle. 
I could barely mash those Oreos for the truffles, without finding the crumbs down my bra and in my toaster oven, so I will wait on the sprinkles. But hey, knock yourself out, these sounds just fabulous, easy, and a perfect holiday party treat.
Ingredients
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
- 1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate frosting
- 1 (3 ounce) bar chocolate flavored confectioners coating
Directions
- Prepare the cake mix according to package directions using any of the recommended pan sizes. When cake is done, crumble while warm into a large bowl, and stir in the frosting until well blended.
- Melt chocolate coating in a glass bowl in the microwave, or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- Use a melon baller or small scoop to form balls of the chocolate cake mixture. Dip the balls in chocolate using a toothpick or fork to hold them. Place on waxed paper to set.
Okay. I think I’ve fulfilled my mission to make everyone fatter than me by January 1. 
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You don’t have to feel too lonely any more because I’ve never heard of this recipe either.
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Get this…my son showed up with a tin of cookies from his GF’s house and there were cake balls in there! I feel like I’ve been living under a rock! I think I like them better than the Oreos!
Kinda makes me want to brave the weather to go to the store. Wow. How bad can that be?
I have not heard of it either, but when I read the title, all I could think of is the SNL sketch called Schweaty Balls and I haven’t stopped giggling since.
LOL I dont know what schweaty balls are, I can guess tho with 4 men living with me. It sounds about as gross as a bully stick!
Interesting, did you plan to continue this article?
SuperSonic
I only recently heard of cake balls…and I do bake! They are too yummy to keep in my house for too long w/o me eating all of them!
Holly
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I am making these this week with yellow cake and vanilla frosting! I can’t wait!
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