If you haven’t tried these Oreo Truffles yet, get ready — they’re irresistibly rich and surprisingly simple to make. I first tasted them at a holiday gathering and couldn’t stop; they’re the kind of treat that disappears fast, so plan to share (or hide a few).
These truffles use just four main ingredients and make perfect bite-sized sweets that look and taste like something from a fancy bakery — without the fuss.
Oreo Balls Ingredients
You only need four ingredients to make these Oreo truffles:
- Oreo Cookies – Use the real thing; store-brand sandwich cookies won’t give the same result. I like using Thins for a slightly lighter texture, but regular Oreos work well too.
- Cream cheese – The traditional full-fat block is best; low-fat works in a pinch. Avoid fat-free cream cheese because it doesn’t blend as smoothly.
- Chocolate – Melting chocolate, chocolate chips, or white bark for dipping. Dark, milk, or white chocolate all make great finishes.
- Crisco – A tablespoon added to the melted chocolate gives a silky, glossy coating.
How to Make Oreo Truffles
1. Crush the Oreos in a food processor or blender until they are fine crumbs.
2. Cut the cream cheese into chunks and add to the processor. Blend until the mixture is uniform and holds together when pinched.
3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes to firm up. This makes rolling easier and helps the truffles hold their shape.
4. Roll the chilled mixture into small, bite-sized balls and place them on parchment paper or foil. If the mixture gets sticky while rolling, pop it back into the fridge briefly.
5. Freeze the tray of rolled balls for 15–30 minutes so they set up and won’t melt when dipped.
6. Melt the chocolate (and Crisco, if using) in 20–30 second intervals in the microwave, stirring between each interval until smooth.
7. Dip each frozen ball into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off, and place them back on the parchment-lined tray. While the coating is still wet, add sprinkles or colored sugar if desired.
8. Let the truffles set at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate is firm. Enjoy!
Tips for Making Oreo Balls
- Keep the truffle dough cool — chilling prevents stickiness and makes rolling easier.
- Freezing the balls before dipping helps them hold their shape and prevents the chocolate from seizing.
- Sprinkles and colored sugar are fun for decorating. They tend to show best on white chocolate but work with any coating.
Simple Recipes Using Oreos
Oreo Truffles are a great starting point for other treats using Oreos: Oreo fudge, parfaits, and dirt pudding are all tasty options to explore with leftover cookies.
Oreo Truffles
Oreo Truffles are a simple four-ingredient recipe that turns into the most addicting oreo balls — perfect for parties, gifts, or a special treat.
Ingredients
- 1 package Oreos (not double stuffed)
- 8 ounce package cream cheese
- 10 ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon Crisco
- Colored sugar or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos in a food processor until fine crumbs. Add the cream cheese and process until fully combined.
- Chill the Oreo and cream cheese mixture for about 30 minutes.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Melt the chocolate and Crisco together, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, place on wax or parchment paper, and decorate if desired. Allow the chocolate to set.
Notes
Prep time: about 20 minutes. Chill time: about 30 minutes. Total time: roughly 50 minutes. Yields approximately 24 truffles. Calories per truffle: ~119 kcal.
Warning: These are highly addictive. Make them with an adult if needed — you may not be able to resist sampling the whole batch.