No Bake Cherry Bomb Cookies – A Fun, Festive Treat with a Hidden Surprise
If you love easy no bake desserts, you’re going to have so much fun making (and eating) these No Bake Cherry Bomb Cookies. They’re sweet, creamy, crunchy, and have the cutest surprise inside. Each one hides a juicy maraschino cherry, all wrapped in a rich Oreo and cream cheese cookie layer, then dunked in smooth white chocolate. These little cookie bombs are perfect for patriotic holidays, parties, or anytime you want a quick and impressive treat.
No Bake Cherry Bomb Cookies
This is one of those recipes that looks fancy but is secretly so simple. The Oreo and cream cheese mixture acts like a no bake dough that makes it easy to wrap around each cherry. If you’re planning a Fourth of July party, Memorial Day BBQ, or just love themed treats, you can roll them in red, white, and blue sprinkles for a fun touch. If you’re looking for other easy no bake ideas, be sure to check out my [No Bake Cheesecake Cups], [Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls], or [White Chocolate Dipped Oreos] for even more inspiration.
These cookies are perfect for making ahead and storing in the fridge until you’re ready to serve them. They hold up beautifully, and everyone is always surprised when they bite into one and find a whole cherry inside. Plus, no oven needed, so you can keep your kitchen cool during the warmer months.
What You Will Love About This Recipe
No baking required, so it’s perfect for warm days or quick prep
Fun and festive with a surprise cherry hidden inside each cookie
Uses simple, budget-friendly ingredients
Great for holidays, parties, or bite-sized dessert trays
Easy to make ahead and keep refrigerated until ready to serve
Customizable with different sprinkles, chocolates, or themes
How to make No Bake Cherry Bomb Cookies
- Crush cookies until broken into very fine pieces. Add cookies crumbles to a mixing bowl along with cream cheese and mix until well blended.
- Take a cherry and about 1 tsp. of the cookie mixture and take the cookie mixture around the cherry. Shape until a ball until the cream cheese mixture completely covers the cherry, leaving the stem out. Repeat. Freeze for 10 minutes.
- Add white melting chocolate into a small bowl and microwave in 20 second increments until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Holding on to the cherry stems, dip cookie balls, one at a time into melted chocolate, ensuring to fully coat all the sides. Place on a prepared baking sheet, adding sprinkles before the chocolate has a chance to cure.
- Refrigerate cookies for about an hour or until firm. Store refrigerated.
Tips & Tricks
- Make sure your cherries are patted completely dry before wrapping them in the cookie mixture. This helps the coating stick and keeps the dough from sliding.
- Use a small cookie scoop to portion out the cream cheese mixture so each cookie is uniform.
- If you’re in a warm climate, keep the cookies refrigerated until just before serving to help the chocolate stay firm.
- You can swap the sprinkles for crushed nuts or drizzle with colored candy melts for different occasions.
FAQs
No Bake Cherry Bomb Cookies
These no bake cherry bomb cookies are going to be a huge hit when you serve them to your friends and family! With just 5 ingredients you will create the most fantastic dessert that is bursting with tart flavor and Oreo goodness all in one bite! Once you make these, you will be craving them every single day!
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (8 oz) cream cheese softened
- 36 Oreo cookies crushed finely
- 60 cherries with stems, rinsed and patted dry
- 16 oz. white baking chocolate, melted
- Multi-colored sprinkles (red, white and blue) – optional
Instructions
- Crush cookies until broken into very fine pieces. Add cookies crumbles to a mixing bowl along with cream cheese and mix until well blended.
- Take a cherry and about 1 tsp. of the cookie mixture and take the cookie mixture around the cherry. Shape until a ball until the cream cheese mixture completely covers the cherry, leaving the stem out. Repeat. Freeze for 10 minutes.
- Add white melting chocolate into a small bowl and microwave in 20 second increments until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Holding on to the cherry stems, dip cookie balls, one at a time into melted chocolate, ensuring to fully coat all the sides. Place on a prepared baking sheet, adding sprinkles before the chocolate has a chance to cure.
- Refrigerate cookies for about an hour or until firm. Store refrigerated.
Notes
Makes 60 Cookies
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
60Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 88Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 32mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 1g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
