Oreo Balls - Oreo Truffles
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4.9
Oreo Balls - Oreo Truffles
Description
This recipe transforms classic Oreo cookies mixed with softened cream cheese into bite-sized truffles. The crushed cookies retain some texture but blend thoroughly with the cream cheese to form a uniform, moldable mixture. After chilling, each ball is dipped in melted candy melts, coating them in a smooth, sweet shell that hardens as it sets.
Chilling the formed balls before dipping helps maintain their shape, while sprinkling crushed Oreos or peppermint candy on top adds a finishing touch in flavor and appearance. The recipe allows variations like using peppermint extract or different chocolate coatings depending on preference.
The truffles store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator, making them convenient for serving at gatherings or as gifts. The base method does not require specialized equipment, with alternatives provided if a food processor or mixer is unavailable.
Ingredients
- 36 Oreo cookies original not doublestuf), plus 3 more, crushed, for topping if desired
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese softened
- 16 oz Vanilla candy melts or melted white chocolate, milk chocolate or dark chocolate, or chocolate candy melts
- See notes for peppermint variation
Instructions
- Line an 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
- Place 36 Oreos in a food processor (entire cookie, don't remove cream filling) and pulse too fine crumbs.*
- Add cream cheese and pulse in bursts until well combined**.
- Scoop mixture out about 1 Tbsp at a time and form into 1 inch balls then align on prepared cookie sheet.
- Place truffles in freezer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile crush remaining 3 Oreos.
- Melt almond bark or chocolate according to directions on package.
- Remove truffles from freezer and dip in melted chocolate and use a spoon to pour some chocolate over the top then lift and allow excess chocolate to run off.
- Return to baking sheet, immediately sprinkle tops with crushed Oreos if desired, then allow chocolate to set.
- Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.
Notes
- If you lack a food processor, crush Oreos in a sealed bag with a rolling pin as an alternative.
- Without a mixer, you can mix the ingredients by hand with a spoon carefully.
- For a peppermint variation, add peppermint extract to the cream cheese before mixing in Oreo crumbs.
- After dipping in chocolate, quickly sprinkle crushed peppermint bits or Oreos on top before chocolate sets.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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