Oreo Truffles
These Oreo Truffles are packed with Oreo cookie crumbs and cream cheese then covered in chocolate. With no bake time and only four ingredients, these are the perfect quick dessert for holiday cookie trays and gifts!
We are right on the edge of the holiday season, which is the sign of something I love! Cookie trays! I mean, you can put together delicious treats for any occasion (obviously), but there is something so special about planning, baking, and plating some pretty creations. I love finding new things to add every year, but one of my absolute must-haves is these amazing Oreo truffles.
They are classic, no-bake, EASY, and crazy delicious, which is why people absolutely devour them.
What are Oreo Truffles?
An Oreo truffle, just like any truffle, is a filling of soft, creamy Oreo and cream with a hard outer chocolate shell. I wasn’t kidding when I said this was wildly simple! This is a great recipe to involve kids in, and mine love helping me make these. We only need the following things:
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- Oreo Cookies or a similar chocolate sandwich cookie
- Cream cheese
- Chocolate chips
- Vegetable shortening
- A baking sheet that fits in your fridge!
- Some parchment paper
How to Make Oreo Truffles
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Crush up your entire package of Oreos (cream included!) using a food processor, and put them n a large bowl.
- Add your cream cheese to the bowl, and mix until it’s soft. The cookie crumbs should be evenly distributed in the filling.
- Scoop out balls of the filling (this small cookie scoop is the perfect size), place them on the parchment, and let them firm up in the fridge for an hour. (If you want to turn these into Oreo cake pops, this is the time to add some popsicle sticks so these can be dipped and eaten more easily.)
- Once the Oreo truffles are firm, melt the chocolate with the vegetable shortening, and dip the truffles in using a fork or the popsicle stick.
Kitchen Tips and Hacks
- No food processor? No problem! Using a food processor ensures even, fine crumbs, but if you don’t have one, you can put the cookies in a large resealable bag and crush with a rolling pin, mallet, or something similar. Just be sure that there aren’t any large chunks of cookies left when you’re done.
- To get the best shape for your Oreo truffle, a cookie scoop makes it incredibly easy, but a soup spoon works really well to give you an even scoop, too.
- Tips for coating: Not every truffle recipe has vegetable shortening in their melted chocolate, but I think it creates a smoother, glossier coating. The easiest way to dip is to use a fork or a stick (if you’re making cake pops) to pick up the truffle and dunk it into the coating. After excess chocolate drips from the truffle, put it back on the parchment paper and let it set.
Decoration and Variation ideas
- You can easily decorate these truffles with melted white chocolate like I have. Adding some food coloring or colored candy melts can be super festive.
- Sprinkles, more cookie crumbs, coconut, and crushed candy bars are really exciting toppings for these Oreo truffles. After dipping the truffle in the chocolate, dip it into a bowl of the topping you are adding and then put the truffle back on the parchment paper.
- This recipe is so simple that all you need is to check for seasonal Oreos to make something totally new. Pastel Oreos for Easter, candy cane flavor for Christmas, mint for St. Patricks’s day, Red Velvet for Valentine’s! Lemon Oreos are fantastic for a summer dessert tray. And they have new fall flavors like pumpkin spice and gingerbread, which I am really excited to try.
- What if you want a vegan option? Technically, Oreos may come into contact with milk at their facility, so they aren’t considered vegan to some. However, Vegan versions of Oreos, as well as dairy-free cream cheese are readily available swaps!
Storage and Gifting Ideas
- These creamy, chocolatey Oreo truffles are perfect year-round, and they are so easy to store! Once these fully harden in the refrigerator, use parchment paper to stack layers of these bad boys in an airtight container. Keeping them like this, the Oreo truffles will last for months in the freezer! If you keep them in the refrigerator, they will be ready to eat for weeks (though they never last long enough in my house!).
- A small box with a ribbon is all you need to make these a great gift for someone’s sweet tooth!
- Like any other truffle, these do soften if sitting at room temperature for hours. Make sure they stay in the refrigerator for as long as possible before transporting or laying them out to dig into.
- These Oreo truffles can be shipped, but it does require some extra materials. Most bakers who ship their treats prefer to use a cooler lined with ice packs, which is then placed in a cushioned/lined shipping box. If you are shipping overnight or two-day, this should work, but know that in the warmer months, they may not make it!
Looking for new treats to add to your dessert tray? Check these out!
- Dark Chocolate Truffles
- Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffles
- Nutella Pretzel Truffles
- Homemade Oreos
- Oreo Rice Krisipe Treats
I would absolutely love it if you made these Oreo truffles; if you do, please stop back and leave a rating and let me know how you liked it! ENJOY! 😍
Oreo Truffles
These Oreo Truffles are packed with Oreo cookie crumbs, cream cheese, and chocolate. With no bake time, and only four ingredients, these are the perfect quick dessert for holiday cookie trays and gifts!
Ingredients
- 15.3 ounce (433.75 g) package Oreo cookies (33 to 36 cookies), crushed into fine crumbs
- 8 ounces (226.8 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups (360 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Oreo cookie crumbs and the cream cheese. Using a spoon or spatula, press, mix and stir until the cream cheese is completely mixed into the Oreo crumbs and you have a soft, homogeneous mixture. Using a small cookie scoop (or the equivalent of 2 teaspoons), scoop out the mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet. Gently roll each into a smooth ball and return to the baking sheet. Refrigerate the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- In a small bowl or 2-cup measuring cup, microwave the chocolate chips and shortening in 30 second increments at 50% power, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth. Working with one Oreo ball at a time, dip it into the melted chocolate, roll it around to cover completely, and then use a fork to remove it from the chocolate, letting any excess drip off. Place the dipped truffle back on the wax paper-lined sheet. Repeat with all truffles; once finished, return the baking sheet to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
- Serve the truffles, or garnish with some melted white chocolate. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks (or freeze for up to 2 months).
Notes
- Equipment: Food processor / Small cookie scoop
- Oreos: Use the entire Oreo cookie (including the filling) for this recipe.
- Cream Cheese: Use full-fat cream cheese to ensure the filling isn't too soft.
- Vegetable Shortening: You can substitute refined coconut oil (do not use unrefined as it will impart a coconut flavor).
- Variations: See the post above for tons of ideas regarding different Oreo flavors, decorating ideas, toppings, etc.
- Storage: The truffles will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Calories: 120kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 57mg, Potassium: 81mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 70IU, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1.4mg
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Make truffles with Oreo, what a wonderful idea. It make more easy to do, and we can make it with our kids.
These are so good. Had them at Thanksgiving and made my second batch this weekend. Soooo good!! And easy!
These look fantastic. As always, your photos are wonderful and inspire me to take better photos!
Aw thank you Jen, that’s a great compliment!
Thinking I will make these for Thursday night football! GO Steelers!
Yesssss… Go Steelers indeed!
These are easy, and so good! I’ve also done Gingerbread Cheesecake truffles with crushed gingerbread cookies and a white chocolate ganache.
Yum, yum, yum, yum! And they seem pretty easy to put together, too – what more could you ask for!
These sound delightful! Going to make them tomorrow!
Again, brilliant! I’m making this one too.
wow these sounds so good! i never would have thought they would be this easy to make! thanks michelle :)
Those look great. I have been thinking about making truffles for the holidays and this recipe might be just the thing to get me going!
These are always a HUGE hit whenever I make them! I think the hardest part is always tempering the chocolate over the double broiler when you make a lot of these at once.
These look great and easy to make! I think I will add them to my holiday cookie list this year.
Oh my! I can see myself making a batch of these as christmas presents then eating the lot!
I have been making these truffles for a few years. I think my family would send me away if I did not show up with them at Christmas.
I love these truffles! Thinking they’d be a perfect addition to my holiday baking this year! :)
Ohh I love truffles, and these look easy to make! Yum! :)
My husband’s aunt makes these at Christmas and they’re so amazingly good. I always eat way too many of them
HI. I dont want to buy veg. shortening. Can I use 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter instead or should I just omit?
Thanks,
Dalia
Hi Dalia, You can just omit. I always add 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening to 1 cup of chocolate chips when melting to dip things in (truffles, strawberries, pretzels, etc.) – it keeps the chocolate thinner and from clumping up and I’ve just found it creates a nicer, smoother finish.
I use coconut oil in place of vegetable oil/shortening for these types of recipes. Coconut oil is the “magic” ingredient in magic shell that makes it harden.
Ooh awesome tip, thanks Tara!
how much coconut oil do you use? is it still the same 1 T oil per 1 C chocolate?? thanx!
These truffles are something I make every holiday season as well!
i dun understand the first sentence of num 3. please explain. thank you :)
I make these every Christmas (minus the veg. shortening) and they are always a huge hit! No one can ever believe how simple the ingredients are – they really do taste like chocolate truffles! I use a mixer to combine the cream cheese and oreos, then refridgerate for at least an hour before attempting to roll them into balls. It can get a bit sticky!
Hi Jennifer, I dont want to use veg. shortening. Is there a substitute?
I’m not that Jennifer, but I always just dip mine in chocolate bark, without adding the shortening.
I do the same as Jen K, just use chocolate without anything added in. I use Baker’s semi sweet chocolate. Baker’s is divided into 1 oz squares, and I usually melt about 10 – 12 squares. Hope this helps :)
I actually use a quarter stick of paraffin wax for any chocolate that I need to dip. It comes out perfectly smooth and shiny.
I’ve loved these for years! They’re so easy to make and really taste amazing.
I have never made truffles and I plan to make them this Christmas. I’m more of a white chocolate fan, so I will make a white chocolate version. Thanks for sharing!
Ooooooooooooook, making these immediately.
Oh man, I need to make friends with you and live near you so you can feed me these wonderful treats you make! I think an awesome giveaway would be a bundle pack of your sweets you have been posting! Hell I’d be willing to pay for them! Thanks for posting the recipes! I look forward to seeing what you have up your sleeve everyday!
I am way too into these. My. Goodness.
Seriously addicting!
Oh, this looks sinfull! Can’t wait to try.
These look delicious – I found a similar recipe elsewhere and made it for chocolate chip cookies instead :)
I am choc chip Uru after all :)
These look so yummy! I’ve not tried my hand at truffles yet, but you’re tempting me :)