Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Oreo Balls, also known as Oreo Truffles, combine crushed Oreos and cream cheese dipped in melted chocolate for a sweet, creamy treat perfect for parties or a special indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 36 Oreos (original, not doublestuf), plus 3 more, crushed for topping if desired
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
Coating
- 16 oz vanilla or chocolate candy melts, or melted white chocolate, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate
Optional Peppermint Variation
- 1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Crushed peppermint bits, crushed candy canes, or crushed starlight mints for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line an 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper to prevent sticking during the dipping process.
- Crush Oreos: Place 36 whole Oreos (do not remove cream filling) into a food processor and pulse until they are fine crumbs. Alternatively, place Oreos in a resealable bag and crush with a rolling pin until finely crushed.
- Mix Cream Cheese: Add softened cream cheese to the crushed Oreos and pulse in bursts until well combined. If using peppermint variation, mix peppermint extract with cream cheese first before adding Oreo crumbs.
- Form Balls: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of mixture at a time and roll into 1-inch balls. Place these balls in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Chill: Place the baking sheet with Oreo balls in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up the mixture for easier dipping.
- Prepare Topping: While the balls chill, crush the remaining 3 Oreos for topping or prepare peppermint bits if using the peppermint version.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the candy melts or chocolate according to package directions, ensuring a smooth consistency for dipping.
- Dip Balls: Remove truffles from freezer and dip each ball into melted chocolate, using a spoon to pour chocolate over the top. Lift and let excess chocolate drip off.
- Add Toppings: Return each dipped truffle to the baking sheet and immediately sprinkle with crushed Oreos or peppermint bits as desired.
- Set Chocolate: Allow the chocolate coating to set fully at room temperature or place in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
- Store: Store finished Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- If you don’t have a food processor, place Oreos in a large resealable bag and crush with a rolling pin to fine crumbs.
- If you don’t own a mixer, mix cream cheese and Oreo crumbs manually with a spoon or spatula until well combined.
- For a festive peppermint version, add 1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract to cream cheese before mixing with Oreo crumbs, and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies instead of Oreos.
- Use any type of chocolate coating you prefer, such as white, milk, or dark chocolate melts.
- Store the truffles in the fridge to maintain freshness and keep chocolate firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
