These Oreo truffles are irresistible and simple to make — a perfect homemade gift for chocolate lovers. Be warned: people will ask for the recipe!
Also known as Oreo balls, these bite-sized treats require only three main ingredients and are fun for kids to help make. They’re easy to customize with different coatings, drizzles, and sprinkles to make each batch unique.
Let children use their creativity with flavors and decorations — they’ll enjoy the decorating and learn the steps quickly. Remember, perfection isn’t the goal; homemade gifts are about the thought and love behind them.
If the messiness is a concern, consider other easy homemade gifts instead of truffles, such as hot pepper jelly, cookie dough, or homemade granola.
Here is What You Will Need To Make
- 18 oz. package of OREO Cookies
- 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
- 16 oz. white candy coating, melted (white chocolate chips or almond bark can also be used)
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper
- Fork or dipping tool
How to Make Oreo Truffles
Follow these steps to make Oreo balls that are great to share with teachers, grandparents, or neighbors.
1. Crush the entire package of Oreos in a food processor. Reserve 1/4 cup of crumbs for decorating.
2. Mix the softened cream cheese into the finely crushed Oreo crumbs until fully combined. You can use a food processor, stand mixer, or hand mixer.
3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the lined baking sheet. A small cookie scoop makes this quick and consistent. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or in the freezer for 10 minutes.
While the truffles chill, prepare the candy coating for dipping.
How to Melt Candy Coating
Melt the candy coating slowly. Overheating chocolate can make it stiff or cause it to set with a cloudy finish or spots.
I melt the coating in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval. Once it begins to soften, stirring will finish the melting. If needed, add 15-second bursts of heat until smooth.
Dip each chilled ball into the melted coating using a fork or dipping tool. Tap the fork on the bowl’s edge to remove excess coating.
Slide each dipped truffle off the fork with a wooden skewer onto the prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle with the reserved Oreo crumbs before the coating hardens, or drizzle a contrasting coating over the tops for decoration.
Refrigerate another 30 minutes, or until the coating is completely set.
Decorate as desired, then enjoy or package them for gifting. Simple edible gifts like these Oreo balls are a great way to involve kids in giving.
OREO TRUFFLES RECIPE
If you try these Oreo truffles, please leave a comment to share how they turned out — feedback is always welcome.
Oreo Truffles Recipe
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Equipment
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Baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper
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Fork or dipping tool
Ingredients
- 18 oz. package of OREO Cookies
- 8 oz. package of cream cheese softened
- 16 oz. white candy coating melted (white chocolate chips can also be used)
Instructions
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Crush the entire package of Oreos in a food processor. Reserve 1/4 cup crumbs for decorating.
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Mix cream cheese with the finely crushed Oreo cookies until well combined. A food processor, stand mixer, or hand mixer works well.
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Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using a small cookie scoop for uniform size.
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Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or freeze for 10 minutes.
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While the balls chill, prepare the melted candy coating for dipping.
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Melt the candy coating slowly to avoid overheating, stirring frequently. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each. Add short bursts of heat if needed.
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Dip each ball into the melted coating, tapping off excess. Place on the lined baking sheet.
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Refrigerate for another 30 minutes, until the coating is set.
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Tips
- If you don’t have a food processor, crush the Oreos in a large resealable plastic bag with a rolling pin. Aim for fine crumbs.
- Chill the truffle centers before dipping so they hold together and don’t break apart in the coating. Chilled centers also help the coating set faster.
- Use regular Oreos rather than Double Stuf, which contains too much filling. Other Oreo flavors (mint, birthday cake, etc.) can be used for different flavor variations.
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Calling Oreo Lovers
- Dipped Oreo flowers and other creative Oreo desserts make fun variations to try.
- Oreo crusts work well in pies and no-bake cheesecakes for make-ahead desserts.
DELICIOUS HOMEMADE GIFTS
If you’re looking for more edible gift ideas, try recipes like homemade caramel corn, frozen tumbleweeds, or cookie dough truffles — all easy and giftable.
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