Oreo Truffles are fun, easy to make treats that combine Oreo cookies and cream cheese in a rich chocolate shell. These Oreo Balls are always a crowd pleaser and prefect for serving at a party of gifting to friends and family.
At Christmas time my family and I pass out homemade treats to our neighbors. In that past I have included Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Haystacks, Candy Cane Blossom Cookies and my favorite Salted Peanut Roll Bars. I just love giving homemade cookies and candies to friends. It’s such a sweet way to say you’re special to us.
How to make Oreo Truffle Balls (scroll down for full recipe)
What you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- Oreo Cookies
- Cream Cheese
- Milk Chocolate
- Spinkles (optional)
Equipment:
- Food Processor or Blender
- Baking Pan with Cooling Rack
- Parchment Paper
Directions:
- Begin by lining a baking tray with cooling rack with parchment paper or wax paper and set it aside.
- Next using a food processor or high-speed blender pulse the Oreos, including the cream center, into a fine powder. Transfer the Oreos crumbs into a mixing bowl.
- Add softened cream cheese to the Oreos and mix using a spoon until if forms a sand like mixture.
- Then, scoop the mixture one tablespoon at a time and roll into a one inch balls. Place on the prepared tray. Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes. This recipe will make about a dozen truffles.
- At the end of the chilling time melt the milk chocolate in the microwave for one minute stirring every 20 seconds.
- Finally, remove the truffles from the freezer. Dip into melted chocolate. Using a spoon pour some of the chocolate over the top of the truffle. Allow excess chocolate to run off before for transferring back to tray.
Variations and Substitutions:
- Swap the milk chocolate for dark chocolate, white chocolate, or even flavored candy melts.
- Drizzle the top of the truffles chocolate, or candy melts.
- Top the truffles with more crushed Oreos, another cookies or candy bar.
Storing and Freezing:
Storing:
These treats are made with cream cheese so they will need to be stored in the refrigerator. I recommend storing in a container in a single layer rather than in a zip top bag.
Freezing:
These Oreo Balls can be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months. To thaw place in the fridge overnight.
My Tips For This Recipe:
- Do not use the double stuffed variety of Oreos. The extra filling in the cookies will affect the texture of the crumb mixture prevent it from forming into a ball shape.
- Do not skip chilling the Oreo balls. If you skip the chilling step the cookie crumbs will not hold together and will break apart while dipping them into the melted chocolate.
I hope you and your family will love this recipe as much as we do! If you do try this recipe please come back and leave a comment letting me know how much you liked it!
Happy Cooking Y’all!
Susanne
Looking for more fun no-bake treats? You’ll love these:
Oreo Truffles
Ingredients
- 20 Oreo Cookies with cream center
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 8 oz milk chocolate
- 3 tablespoons Christmas themed sprinkles
Instructions
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Line a baking tray with cooling rack with parchment paper or wax paper and set it aside.
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Pulse a food processor or high-speed blender to crush the Oreos into a fine powder. Transfer the Oreos crumbs into a mixing bowl.
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Add softened cream cheese to the Oreo crumbs and mix using a spoon until if forms a sand like mixture.
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Scoop the mixture one tablespoon at a time and roll into a one inch balls. Place on the prepared tray. Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes. This recipe will make about a dozen truffles.
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At the end of the chilling time melt the milk chocolate in the microwave for 1 minute, stirring in 20 second intervals.
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Remove the truffles from the freezer and dip into melted chocolate using a spoon pour some chocolate over the top of the truffle. Allow excess chocolate to run off before for transferring back to tray.
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Allow chocolate to set before transferring into an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
Do not exchange cream cheese with low-fat cream cheese. Low fat cream cheese is not as heavy and will prevent the Oreo crumbs from sticking together to form a ball.
Sprinkles are not included in calorie count.
Nutritional information is estimated. Information will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.
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