Oreo Truffles

Oreo truffles are an easy and fun, no-cook recipe to share with friends and family. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, these cookie balls are delicious for holidays, game days, or just because.

I’ve been running an MBA since 2008. When you’ve been food blogging as long as I have, sometimes you realize you’ve overlooked sharing some obvious recipes.

Take these Oreo truffles, for example. It wasn’t until a few weeks ago that Stephie and I realized we had a handful of cookie ball recipes, but no classic Oreo truffles. Even if they are something I have already made for myself!

Of course we had to fix the problem immediately. After all, this recipe is a holiday must for many people!

If you’re a fan of Oreos and no-bake recipes, this is for you. Aren’t you happy that he finally managed to make this happen?

What are Oreo truffles?

Oreo truffles, sometimes called Oreo balls, are a mix of crushed Oreo cookies and tangy cream cheese with a delicious chocolate coating.

I’m a bit like cake popsbut made with an Oreo base instead of cake.

They’re kind of a cross between cookies and candy. You could easily package them as chocolate truffles and give them to a loved one or take them to your neighborhood Christmas cookie exchange.

They’re very popular during the winter holidays, but they’re just as delicious at game day gatherings, birthday parties, book club meetings, or just because you’re craving something sweet and easy to make.

How to make Oreo truffles

These classic Oreo truffles require just 3 ingredients and a little hands-on time to make. They’re so easy, you could (and should!) get your kids and grandkids involved. They would have so much fun rolling the balls and decorating them.

Ingredients you will need

The only ingredients you absolutely must have to prepare these truffles are:

• 40 regular Oreos (get the family size pack)
• 1 package room temperature cream cheese (8 ounces).
• 1 (10 oz) pack of Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Flavored Dark Chocolate Wafers

Make sure to get the original Oreos for this recipe. Save double or thin Oreos for snacking – that’s why you want the regular ones.

One family-size package (19.1 ounces) will contain enough Oreos for a full batch of truffles. If you can only find smaller packs, know that you will have to buy 2 of them.

The cream cheese will need to be at room temperature to mix the “dough” for this recipe. If you forget to make it ahead of time, I have some tips for quickly softening cream cheese.

I like to use the Dark chocolate flavored Ghirardelli wafers for the chocolate coating. I love how they melt and coat the truffles seamlessly and I think the flavor is great.

If you don’t like dark chocolate, feel free to use the Dark wafers with milk chocolate flavour Instead.

This is all you NEED to have to make this recipe, but I like to use a few extra ingredients to decorate the outside of the Oreo balls. Some of my favorites include:

Again, these are optional but help make the dances even more festive and fun.

Prepare these Oreo truffles

To start, use a food processor to crush the Oreos into fine crumbs. Set them aside.

Use a mixer to beat the cream cheese on medium speed for 1-2 minutes. Once the cream cheese is nice and smooth, add the Oreo crumbs over low heat until fully incorporated.

Take one medium cookie scoop (1.5 tablespoons). Portion 20-22 balls of dough. Roll each portion between your hands to level and place on a lined baking tray.

Once all the balls are rolled, place the baking sheet in the freezer for 1 hour.

When you’re ready to coat the truffles, follow the package directions for melting the chocolate wafers.

I like to use a toothpick to lift each Oreo ball and dip it into the melted wafers. Lift it up and gently shake the ball over the bowl to remove excess chocolate.

Place the covered truffle back on the baking sheet and let the coating set.

Once they are all covered, you can choose to decorate the Oreo truffles by sprinkling them with melted white chocolate wafers. While the chocolate is still wet, immediately cover it with any extra decorations, such as crumbs or extra Oreo sprinkles.

Tips for storing and freezing

Store your Oreo truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I like to store them with a piece of parchment paper between the layers.

You could also nestle each truffle in a mini cupcake liner and place them in a pretty tin to give as gifts. These would make a great hostess gift during the holidays!

If you want to prepare them more than 2-3 days in advance, consider storing them in the freezer. Place them in an airtight freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.

When you’re ready to enjoy, let the Oreo truffles thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Recipe variations

As written, this is the most classic version of Oreo truffles (aka Oreo balls). But there are many ways to change the recipe!

• If you love the combination of chocolate and peppermint, you can make peppermint Oreo balls by using peppermint Oreos and adding crushed candy canes to the mix.
• For a chocolate-free version, use Golden Oreos and dip the balls into the vanilla fudge wafers.
• To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free Oreos and make sure the wafers or decorations you use are also gluten-free.
• Change the look of the truffles by dipping them in white chocolate wafers or colored candy and topping them with dark chocolate wafers (or another color of candy) or topping them with colored sprinkles.

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