First off, let me say that these are some of the richest, most delicious Oreo truffles ever. My roommates and I would make these in college for our girl’s night. We could eat them all back then, between the 6 of us…surprised none of us packed on the “freshman-fifteen” after nights like those. Phew!
Anyway, they are super rich, super chocolatey, super delicious, and suuuper easy! (And only a little messy)
The 3 rich, yet delicious, ingredients are…
8 ounces of cream cheese
1 package of Oreos (about 15 oz) of the regular kind…none of those double/triple stuffed/football shaped/green colored ones. Have you seen all the different types lately? Holy toledo!
16 squares/2 boxes of Baker’s semi-sweet baking squares
Start out by crushing all (except 5) of the Oreos until finely crushed. You can put them in a plastic bag and roll over them with a rolling-pin or smash them with a potato smasher. Or if you have an easier way, do that…and tell me what it is! 😉
Then add the cream cheese and blend until it’s a sticky mess!
Turn that sticky mess into 1-inch balls and place them on a waxed cookie sheet. (Yes, I realize mine doesn’t have wax paper…wish I had remembered it at the store. They would’ve been a lot easier to remove if I had!) 😉
Melt your chocolate squares for dipping. I just stuck mine in the microwave for about 2 minutes, stirring every 15 seconds until smooth.
Start dipping your Oreo balls! I found that the quicker the better so the hot chocolate doesn’t melt the cream cheese and make the ball fall apart. Forks are good to use to avoid getting chocolate all over…unless you like licking your fingers. 😉
Grab those extra 5 cookies (4 if you snuck one in the process…cause I totally did), crush them a bit, then add the pieces to the tops of the truffles.
Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes then ENJOY!
FYI: This recipe makes about 48 truffles. And, don’t forget to store the left-overs in the refrigerator!
Oh, and here’s my attempt at a Oreo Spider Truffle. His legs are pretzels and eyes are chocolate candies. I thought about making multiple, but after seeing how this one turned out, I realized that I’d leave the cutesy foods to the other girls! 😉
*These are really great as gifts too. Just put them on a plate or in a bag, add a bow or a card, and done! Simple as that!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of cream cheese
- 1 package of Oreos (about 15 oz) of the regular kind…none of those double/triple stuffed/football shaped/green colored ones. Have you seen all the different types lately? Holy toledo!
- 16 squares/2 boxes of Baker’s semi-sweet baking squares
Instructions
- Start out by crushing all (except 5) of the Oreos until finely crushed. You can put them in a plastic bag and roll over them with a rolling-pin or smash them with a potato smasher.
- Then add the cream cheese and blend until it’s a sticky mess!
- Turn that sticky mess into 1-inch balls and place them on a waxed cookie sheet.
- Melt your chocolate squares for dipping. I just stuck mine in the microwave for about 2 minutes, stirring every 15 seconds until smooth.
- Start dipping your Oreo balls! I found that the quicker the better so the hot chocolate doesn’t melt the cream cheese and make the ball fall apart. Forks are good to use to avoid getting chocolate all over…unless you like licking your fingers. 😉
- Grab those extra 5 cookies (4 if you snuck one in the process…cause I totally did), crush them a bit, then add the pieces to the tops of the truffles.
- Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes then ENJOY!
{We’re linking these truffles up to these parties!}
Jennifer says
October 17, 2011 at 10:41 amI’ve been making these for years; they are yummy! The easiest way I’ve found is to dump the Oreos in my food processor to crush them, then add the cream cheese and pulse it all together to mix. After forming the balls, throw them in the freezer for 15 minutes, then when you dip them, the cream cheese won’t melt. We have also experimented with the vanilla Oreos with white chocolate dip, peanut butter sandwich cookies dipped in dark chocolate, and the mint cookies, too. The combinations are endless!
Caley says
October 17, 2011 at 3:06 pmLove the freezer idea so the cream cheese doesn’t melt! Genius! I’m excited to mix it up next time with mint cookies! Love those! Thanks for all the ideas Jennifer!
Christine Haworth says
October 19, 2011 at 1:58 pmFour years ago I filled a small truffle box with 1 ea. of four varieties.
– Chocolate cookie with a dash of cherry flavor, chocolate dip and red sugar sprinkles
– PB Oreo, choco dip, with golden sprinkles
– mint oreo, white choco dip and green sprinkles
– vanilla oreo, white choco dip with reg choco cookie sprinkles on top
I have been “Friendly forced” to make them every year since! =)
It’s great to make a bunch of boxes and then always have them on hand for co-workers, mail man/woman, daycare, preschool, teachers, friends, family. It won’t matter how many boxes you make … they WILL be gone! =) Make sure to “savor” one for yourself!
Dantzel says
October 17, 2011 at 10:55 amI love making Oreo truffles! I use a blender to crush my cookies, and I use the dark Cocoa chips that you can buy at Joanns. I love the spider idea!!
Dantzel says
October 17, 2011 at 10:57 amAlso, if you start with the cream cheese first and slowly add the Oreos, you get a better blend.
Kerri says
October 17, 2011 at 11:00 amI’ve made these before, but have not put the crushed Oreos on top. That’s a nice way to fancy them up. I also like your spider! It looks creepishly cute! 🙂
Caley says
October 17, 2011 at 3:06 pmAw, thanks Kerri.
Emily says
October 17, 2011 at 1:42 pmMy favorite for these is dipped in the white almond bark. It’s a nice contrast in taste and visually-drizzle some chocolate back and forth on top and they are so pretty. I am now wondering how a double dip would taste … chocolate and then almond bark? hmm …
Caley says
October 17, 2011 at 3:07 pmOooooh, that does sound good! Maybe next time! 😉
marla says
October 18, 2011 at 1:01 pmi use almond bark too…i think it’s the better way to go!
Liz says
October 17, 2011 at 2:19 pmThese are YUMMY! First time I ever made them was last year with a friend. She put the Oreos into her food processor and then added the cream cheese. Took no time at all to whip them up. She also makes some with Nutter Butters instead of Oreos.
Caley says
October 17, 2011 at 3:07 pmYes, the food processor is a great idea! I’m doing that next time for sure! Thanks Liz!
Mary says
October 17, 2011 at 3:29 pmThey are super fun! I did them a few months ago for the first time ever and did them with white chocolate as well. I used the food processor too and they were so easy! They turned out delish. I couldn’t keep the plates filled at my daughters birthday party!
susan baldner says
October 18, 2011 at 9:48 amwow those look rich and divine..totally making these for the holidays!
Mommy2jands says
October 18, 2011 at 10:03 amDefinitely utilize the food processor for crushing the Oreos. I have also used whipped cream cheese- less fat- and it holds us great. I have a box of Oreos on hand for days or weeks I need a chocolate fix. I use a double boiler and dip my balls in to coat then melt a second bath of white chocolate and drizzle on top. Loves great!
Sarah says
October 18, 2011 at 2:15 pmI love these! I host craft days at my house every month or two and last year we made these with the mint Oreos for St. Patrick’s Day. I put some green plastic Easter grass in a plastic strawberry container and a few of these with a sticker that said, “Lucky to Know You”. They were a hit!
Sheena says
October 19, 2011 at 11:23 amI use a food processor to make my crumbs as well. My favorite at Christmas time is to use the Trader Jo’s Peppermint O’s (their version of peppermint oreos) and sprinkle crushed candy canes on the top of the chocolate before it sets.
Sherri D. says
October 19, 2011 at 11:36 amI love these! We add crushed Andes candies to ours too!
Caley says
October 19, 2011 at 2:29 pmOh I love the Andes idea!! Thanks Sherri!
gaileee says
October 19, 2011 at 2:08 pmI just did a “pin” on pinterest on this recipe! Thanks!!!
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Hannah says
October 19, 2011 at 11:34 pmI tried substituting more melted chocolate for the phili, it tastes so much better! (and because I am just that naughty :)) but thanks so much for the idea! I did a pin on this too
Sarah says
October 20, 2011 at 8:13 amI’ve been making these for years. I too freeze mine for about 15-20 minutes. It makes a world of difference. I also like to add either mint or raspberry extract to the chocolate. And my favorite is adding a little bit of creamy peanut butter to the oreo mixture (don’t use peanut butter oreos…not as good!).
The Scrapbooking Housewife says
October 23, 2011 at 3:09 pmPinned this! 🙂 These look absolutely devine!!! Love the alternate recipes from other readers! You can bet I will be trying these out this Christmas!
Natasha says
November 2, 2011 at 4:30 amThese look so yummy!!
would love it if you could share this on my link party – Serenity Saturday at http://www.serenityyou.blogspot.com
Natasha xxx
Mellie says
November 28, 2011 at 10:34 amThese are a favorite for our family get togethers – my husband’s aunt wants me to make them EACH YEAR! It’s a pleasure to do so b/c I get first dibs! 🙂
Kristie Giddens says
November 28, 2011 at 11:30 amI am sooo making these as part of My hand made Christmas gifts! Yumm Yumm!
Kristie Giddens says
November 28, 2011 at 11:32 amThese look so yummy I am definitely making them as part of my hand made Christmas :o)
Kimberly Bergan says
November 28, 2011 at 8:52 pmWhen I make these I use a plastic fork, and break off the middle tines. Makes dipping the balls in the chocolate and getting well coated nice and easy!
Cristine R. says
November 29, 2011 at 10:28 amThose look SOOO good! Definitely going to try this!
Wendy says
November 29, 2011 at 11:02 pmOh! I love making these too! Instead of the crushed Oreos I will sprinkle seasonal sprinkles on them! Yummo!
Rayette says
November 30, 2011 at 1:34 pmThese would look nice on my fudge plates at Christmas!!
Allison M says
November 30, 2011 at 3:07 pmOh yum. What’s not to love about this.
Rosi says
November 11, 2012 at 9:39 amallison mccoin?
Sheena says
December 1, 2011 at 12:42 pmBest ever!! I like making them with Trader Jo’s Candy O’s at Christmas time. They are fabulous!!!
mariela says
December 6, 2011 at 10:19 amomg, nomnomnom! 🙂 i am so going to try this tonight!
Rosi says
November 11, 2012 at 9:38 amAll you have to do is use the food processor; i used it and it was amazing! They were all fine crumbs and SO EASY to deal with. <3 the recipe!!!
Debbie N says
December 6, 2012 at 12:02 pm;D My son thinks your Oreo Truffle Spider is amazing! These sound delicious! Thanks for posting it!
Kim says
December 7, 2012 at 7:26 pmLoved these! Just wondering if you can freeze them after dipped in the chocolate? How well will they keep?
Heather Chemistry says
December 9, 2012 at 10:01 pmThank you so much for posting this! My friend and I had such a great time making these for the holidays and they’re so delicious. I never knew they were so easy to make!
Tori says
April 3, 2013 at 9:30 pmThe best way to make these is using almond bark instead of baking chocolate. It covers them thicker and creates a better taste. I make these for my sorority’s bake sales all the time, and everyone says mine are the best!
Alanna says
September 17, 2013 at 8:39 pmMy daughter requests these for every birthday. We had them last weekend to celebrate her baptism. (8 is great!) I never put the crumbles on top because our trays are always multi colored. After freezing the balls, I dip them in candy melts. The colors and flavors (mint is my favorite) you can buy are half the fun.
Kari says
September 20, 2013 at 12:41 amI’ve made these before soooo many times and they are seriously addicting! Make with caution for sure, otherwise you’ll end up eating the whole batch!
misty says
December 23, 2013 at 7:07 pmA few tips for making make the oreo truffles. After making Oreo balls put them in the freezer for an hour so they harden and don’t fall apart when you dip in the melted chocolate. Use a toothpick in the top of them to dip into chocolate. Also they look really pretty drizzled with white chocolate.
Jenn D says
December 29, 2013 at 7:41 amPut them in the freezer for a bit before dipping them in the chocolate. Helps keep them from getting all melty. 🙂 I make these every yr, so yummy!