Start by placing the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor. Pulse them until they turn into fine crumbs, resembling sand. This usually takes about 30 seconds. Transfer the crumbs to a mixing bowl and add softened cream cheese, mixing with a spatula or hand mixer until the mixture is creamy and smooth, with no lumps remaining.

Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the cookie mixture and roll each into a ball about 1 inch in diameter. Use your hands to ensure the balls are compact and uniform in size for a consistent look. Once formed, place the cookie balls on a tray lined with parchment paper, making sure they don’t touch to keep their shape.

Cover the tray with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Chill the cookie balls for approximately 1 hour, allowing them to firm up. This step is essential for easier dipping later, so don’t skip it! You’ll know they’re ready when they hold their shape well but still have a bit of softness.

While the cookie balls chill, take some extra chocolate sandwich cookies and cut the halves into wing shapes. Aim to create about 30 pairs of these wings, which will become the bat’s adorable appendages. Set the wing pieces aside and keep them handy for decorating later.

In a microwave-safe bowl, add your chocolate candy coating. Heat it in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each session until melted and smooth. This should take about 1-2 minutes total, depending on your microwave. Be careful not to overheat, as burnt chocolate can become gritty, making it harder to dip.

Retrieve the chilled cookie balls from the refrigerator. Using a fork or your fingers, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s completely coated. Tap off any excess chocolate and return the dipped balls to the parchment paper. You can dip several at once, but remember to work quickly to keep the coating nice and smooth.

Before the chocolate hardens, add the cookie wing halves to the tops of the dipped cookie balls. Gently press them into the soft chocolate, ensuring they stick. Then, use mini chocolate chips to create cute eyes and ears by pressing them into the chocolate while it’s still pliable. This step lets your bats come to life!

Once decorated, let the Bat Oreo Cookie Balls sit on the parchment paper for a few minutes at room temperature. Transfer the tray to the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to fully set, which should take about 20-30 minutes. You’ll know they are ready when the chocolate has hardened and the treats look glossy and adorable!