Making Oreo Peanut Butter Balls is easy when you follow these straightforward steps:

1. Crush the Oreos: Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and blend until finely crushed. Alternatively, you can place them in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed Oreos with peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
3. Form Balls: Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, roughly one inch in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet as you go.
4. Chill the Balls: Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate the balls for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until they are firm.
5. Melt the Chocolate: While the balls are chilling, melt the chocolate wafers or chips following package instructions, usually by microwaving in 20-30 second intervals.
6. Coat the Balls: Once firm, take each ball and dip it into the melted chocolate to coat it completely, using a fork to remove excess chocolate.
7. Set on Baking Sheet: Return the coated balls to the parchment-lined sheet and sprinkle with toppings as desired.
8. Let Them Set: Place the tray back in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
9. Serve: Once the chocolate is set, your Oreo Peanut Butter Balls are ready to enjoy!

These straightforward steps ensure that anyone can create these incredible treats with minimal fuss and maximum enjoyment.