They are 3-ingredient chocolate-dipped Oreo balls that make excellent holiday gifts and dessert. These small treats are perfect for satisfying everyone's sweet tooth without the hassle of baking. They keep well for several days and can be frozen. Even if you never used a chocolate coating, this is a simple technique and there are detailed instructions and images in this post to guide you.
If you're in the mood for something sweet but don't feel like turning on the oven, Oreo truffles are the answer.
Their creamy center and chocolate coating make them a great treat for any day of the week and especially good for the holidays. Similar to Buckeyes candy, easy Christmas Oreos and white coconut truffles, these bites can be part of your cookie tray, though they're not technically part of that category.
Who knew combining crushed Oreos with cream cheese and chocolate could create something so delicious?
- Simple ingredients: Oreo truffles require only 3 ingredients, making them an accessible treat without needing a trip to a specialty store.
- It's a no-bake recipe: it doesn't require an oven, which is perfect if you want to avoid the extra heat or are looking for a quick dessert option that doesn't involve baking.
- Customizable: you can vary the type of chocolate used for coating, sprinkle toppings like nuts, crumbs or sprinkles, or use another Oreo flavor; the possibilities are many.
- Perfect finger dessert: their size and ease of making them in large quantities make these chocolate truffles ideal for sharing at parties, potlucks, gatherings, or as a homemade gift.
Ingredient list
- Oreo cookies: we use the original ones, but any flavor works.
- Cream cheese: regular, full fat.
- Chocolate: use coating or candy chocolate that's made for this type of treats.
- Sprinkles: optional. Use brown ones, holiday colors or any other you like.
Quantities are listed in the recipe card towards the end of this post. The Ingredients page has more details and lists the brands we use.
Variations & substitutions
- Different Oreo flavors: to change the flavor profile of your truffles, use different-flavored Oreos, such as mint, peanut butter, or golden Oreos.
- Chocolate: Dip the truffles in different types of chocolate, such as dark, milk, or white, for varying tastes and appearances.
- Toppings: before the chocolate sets, sprinkle the coated truffles with crushed nuts, coconut flakes, cookie crumbs or sprinkles for added texture and flavor.
- Filling additions: mix ingredients into the Oreo and cream cheese mixture, like chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips for an extra flavor and texture boost.
- Decorative drizzles: after the chocolate is set, drizzle the truffles with a contrasting color of melted chocolate or candy melts for a decorative touch, like we do with the red velvet cake pops.
- Infused flavors: for a unique twist, add orange zest, espresso powder or flavored extracts (like peppermint or almond) to the truffle mixture.
- Alcoholic versions: for an adult twist, add a small amount of liqueur, like Baileys, amaretto, Amarula or Kahlua, to the Oreo mixture.
How to make Oreo truffles
Three ingredients, and you can have Oreo balls ready in about an hour.
Mixture
Crush the cookies in a food processor and mix them with the cream cheese. You want a soft but not too wet consistency.
Scooping
Form mounds or irregular balls with the cookie scoop and refrigerate until firm enough to handle.
Forming
Form into ball shapes (the size of a walnut) with your hands and place in the same tray. They will be chilled again before dipping.
Coating
Melt the chocolate without burning and let it stand until warm but fluid before dipping the truffles. You will need to warm it periodically as the temperature will change as you coat the balls.
Vintage Kitchen Tip
To ensure a smooth coating, the temperature difference between the cookie balls and the melted chocolate should not be too much. So, make sure the truffles are cool and the chocolate warm but fluid.
Kitchen notes
- Organization: read the recipe first and ensure you have ingredients at the correct temperature, equipment, and enough workspace. This will make the process so much easier.
- Chilling times are crucial: after shaping the truffles, it's important to freeze or refrigerate them. This step helps the truffles firm up, making them easier to dip in chocolate without falling apart.
- Consistency of the mixture: it should be moist enough to hold together but not so wet that it becomes sticky and difficult to shape.
- Melting chocolate tips: when melting chocolate for coating, ensure it's smooth and fluid. Overheated or improperly melted chocolate can become clumpy or too thick, making it hard to achieve a smooth coating.
- Storage and serving: Oreo truffles should be stored in the refrigerator and served chilled. They can also be frozen for longer storage, but should be thawed in the refrigerator before serving to maintain their texture and flavor.
Troubleshooting common issues
- Truffles falling apart during rolling or dipping: if the truffle mixture is too crumbly, more cream cheese might be needed to bind it together. Conversely, if it's too sticky, add more crushed Oreos to achieve the right consistency. When dipping, make sure the truffles are well chilled, and use a fork or a dipping tool to handle them gently.
- The chocolate coating is too thick or clumpy: this issue often arises if the chocolate overheats or isn't properly tempered. To remedy this, melt the chocolate slowly, using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently. We use coating chocolate made for candy dipping, but if you use regular melted chocolate, adding a small amount of coconut oil or shortening can help thin the chocolate for a smoother coating.
- Uneven chocolate shell: If the chocolate shell on your truffles is uneven or too thick, it could be due to the temperature of the chocolate or the dipping technique. Ensure the chocolate is smooth and fluid and not too hot. Tap off the excess chocolate gently when lifting the truffle from the chocolate bath.
- Truffles are too soft or don't hold shape. This often occurs if the truffle mixture hasn't been chilled long enough before rolling and dipping. Refrigerate the mixture for at least an hour or freeze for 20 minutes or until it's firm enough to handle. Chill the rolled balls again before dipping them in chocolate.
- Chocolate coating cracking after setting: this can happen if there's a significant temperature difference between the truffles and the chocolate. To prevent this, let the chilled truffles sit at room temperature for a few minutes before dipping them in melted chocolate that's not too hot.
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Oreo Truffles
Ingredients
- 36 classic Oreos
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 12 ounces semisweet melting or candy chocolate
- sprinkles, finely ground nuts or cookie crumbs, for decorating
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place 36 classic Oreos cookies in the bowl of a food processor and pulse into a fine crumb.
- Add 8 ounces cream cheese and blend until combined.
- Using a small cookie scoop, place mounds of dough the size of a walnut onto the prepared baking sheet so the truffles don't stick to the pan. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
- Place the sheet in the freezer for 15-20 minutes or refrigerate for 1 or 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to handle. Cover well to avoid dryness if storing for a longer period (up to 2 days).
- With the palms of your hands, roll into smooth balls. Freezer for 1o minutes to firm up. If you need more time, cover well and refrigerate up to 2 days.
- Melt 12 ounces semisweet melting or candy chocolate In the microwave or in a double boiler (see Notes below).
- Place an Oreo ball on a fork (or use a wooden skewer like wwe do with the buckeyes) and dip it into the melted chocolate. Let any excess chocolate drip and swipe against the rim of the bowl.
- Place back onto the baking sheet and repeat until all the truffles are covered in chocolate.
- If you want to, top with sprinkles, finely chopped nuts or crumbled Oreos before the chocolate hardens.
- Allow chocolate to dry in the fridge for about 45 minutes before eating.
Tim says
Fantastic, made these today , my family loved them already asking for more. Thank you
june says
I make these all year every one loves them