Oreo Truffles

These 4 ingredient Oreo truffles are the ultimate no-bake dessert for any occasion. A cream cheese and cookie crumb interior is coated in either white or semi-sweet chocolate for a special treat that can be decorated however you want.

Why this recipe works

Oreo truffles, or Oreo balls as you may know them, are super simple to make but taste like a decadent little dessert. Essentially, you’ll only need three ingredients to put them together. Oreo sandwich cookies, cream cheese, and chocolate. It’s hard to believe that something so simple can taste so magical.

What’s even better about these chocolate-coated morsels is that you can dip, decorate, or switch out the flavors of Oreo you like the best. We’ve had our hand at Golden Oreo Truffles which are divine in their own right but think of the possibilities when it comes to all the flavors that Oreos have to offer. You can decorate them for holidays and parties as we did with our Red White and Blue Oreo Truffles as well. The options are endless!

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

OREOS – You will use whole Oreo cookies in this recipe. No need to separate the cookie from its filling as the filling will lend moisture and flavor. Stick to regular Oreos, not the double stuffed or the thin variety.

CHOCOLATE – Ghiradelli semi-sweet or white chocolate melts are great for this recipe, but you can also chop up a bar of baking chocolate. Chocolate chips will also work but we’ve found that the white chocolate chips don’t melt as smoothly and easily seize when warming. We have had success making Oreo truffles in the past using almond bark (vanilla or chocolate), however, we prefer the flavor of baking chocolate or the Ghiradelli chocolate melts/chips for a richer experience.

CREAM CHEESE – It’s best to let your cream cheese come to room temperature before beginning, which is what “softened” means when you see it in a recipe card. To do so, cut the cream cheese into cubes and let it rest at room temperature on a plate for around 30-40 minutes. This is going to make it a lot easier to blitz together with the cookie crumbles.

How to Make Oreo Truffles

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. Place cookies in the bowl of a food processor and pulverize into small crumbs. (Reserve a cookie to crumble for garnish, if you wish.)
2. Add the cream cheese into the food processor and process until the mixture is fully combined and clumps into a “dough.”
3. Use a tablespoon or a cookie dough scoop to make balls of the mixture and place each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Chill in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to firm the dough a bit. This will help the dough not stick to your fingers as much.
5. Roll each ball between the palms of your hands to form a smooth ball. Place the tray back into the freezer for an additional 10-15 minutes or the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
6. Place the melting wafers and chocolate chips in separate microwave-safe bowls and heat in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is melted through and is smooth. You can do one type of dipping chocolate at a time so that the other doesn’t harden while you’re dipping the first half of the balls.
7. Working on one ball at a time, dip the firm ball into the melted chocolate, tossing it to coat completely. Lift from the chocolate using a fork. Tap off excess chocolate and place the ball on a clean sheet of parchment paper.
8. Continue dipping half of the truffles in white chocolate and half of the truffles in semi-sweet chocolate.
9. Place the remaining melted chocolate in small plastic bags and snip off the corner. Drizzle a bit of each contrasting chocolate over the top of the truffles for decoration. Sprinkle with some cookie crumbs before the chocolate sets, if desired.
10. Once the chocolate has set, the truffles are ready to eat!

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Store the Oreo truffles in an air-tight container layered between pieces of parchment paper. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. They must be refrigerated as they contain cream cheese, however, do note that they will develop condensation when removed from the fridge. This won’t affect the truffles themselves.

Yes, absolutely. This recipe will work with any flavor of Oreo, so feel free to get creative. Stick to regular Oreos, not the thin or double-stuffed variety.

Yes, you can freeze Oreo truffles. You have two options of doing so – freeze the balls without the chocolate coating, or freeze them with the chocolate coating. For freezing the balls without the coating, place them on a baking sheet and flash-freeze them until solid, this way they don’t stick together. Once solid, transfer them to a large ziptop bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To freeze with the coating, simply allow the chocolate coating to fully set before transferring to a large ziptop bag or air-tight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Yes, absolutely. You can prepare them a day in advance and store them in the refrigerator in an air-tight container until you are ready to serve.

The easiest way to coat the truffles is to work with one truffle at a time, put it in the melted chocolate, remove it by scooping it out with a fork (or a candy dipping tool), gently tap the fork a couple times on the side of the bowl to let as much excess drip off as possible, and place the coated truffle on the lined baking tray.

Serving Suggestions

Oreo truffles leave so much room for customization when it comes to decorating. We kept it classic with both white chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate coating that is drizzled with the opposite flavored melted chocolate on top. Garnish with additional crushed Oreos for a pretty presentation!

Easily dip, drizzle, and decorate the Oreo balls in any color theme (use assorted colored melting wafers) for sports teams, holidays, or themed parties. Decorate with nonpareil sprinkles, decorating sugar, or crushed Oreos.

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