Oreo Balls {Oreo Truffles}

Oreo Balls also known as Oreo Truffles are a classic Christmas treat that are no-bake, quick and easy with only three ingredients. Made with crushed Oreos, cream cheese and chocolate. They are a great make-ahead treat that freezes great. Plus, these truffles are always a hit!

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If you love homemade treats to give out to friends and family but are short on time these Oreo Balls are for you! They only have three ingredients (plus a few optional ones if you’re feeling fancy!), they take all of 30 minutes to make and they keep well so you can make them ahead for gifts.

Christmastime gets crazy so I like to pick just a few simple things to make like Homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries, Microwave Peanut Brittle and these adorable Oreo Balls, also known as Oreo Truffles, I’m sharing today! They’re chocolate no-bake truffles that are so simple you can make a ton of them to have all through the holiday season!

These are a classic Christmas treat and everyone I’ve shared them with absolutely loves them. They look like truffles, but they are so simple to make and you can make them as fancy or as simple as you want! What I love best about them is that I can make a big batch and freeze them.

If you’re looking for a new Christmas treat to try I think you’ll love these!

What do I need to make Oreo Balls?

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• Softened cream cheese
• Oreo cookies
• Melting wafers or baking chocolate

How do I make Oreo Balls?

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• Make the truffles – first, crush the Oreos in a food processor or blender. You want them finely ground. Beat the cream cheese in a bowl until it’s light and fluffy and then add the crushed Oreos. Mix until well combined. Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Freeze the balls for 15 minutes.
• Dip truffles – place the melting wafers or baking chocolate in a bowl and microwave it until it’s melted and smooth. Dip each ball in the melted chocolate and place each ball back on the baking sheet. Chill the them for at least one hour before serving.

Optional Toppings!

You can make these Oreo Truffles as simple or fancy as you like! Here are some different ways to decorate them after you’ve dipped them in the melted chocolate:

• I like to coat them in two different kinds of chocolate – I coat half of them in white chocolate and the other half in regular chocolate.
• Drizzle the balls with the opposite chocolate – so, for the white ones I drizzle them with regular chocolate and the chocolate ones with white chocolate!
• You can also top them with more crushed Oreos.
• Or, sprinkle the tops with finely chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts.
• You can also decorate the balls with colored sprinkles!
• For a peppermint twist, top the balls with crushed peppermint candies.

How to make them without a food processor

If you don’t have a food processor or blender you can crush the cookies by hand. Just place the cookies in a resealable bag and, using a rolling pin, pound the cookies until they break down into fine crumbs.

How to dip Oreo Balls

You can just drop the Oreo ball in the melted chocolate and, using a spoon or fork, roll it around in the chocolate and then lift it out but this can get a little messy and your truffles may not be as pretty! So here is another way to do it so you get evenly coated truffles:

• Insert a toothpick into each ball.
• Use the toothpick to dip the ball in the melted chocolate and roll it around to completely coat it.
• Lift the ball out and allow the excess chocolate to drip off before placing the ball on the baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the balls.
• Once the balls are chilled, remove the toothpicks and drizzle each ball with chocolate and chill them again to set the chocolate.

How long are they good for?

They will keep in the refrigerator for up to three weeks or you can freeze them for up to two months. Just be sure to keep them in an airtight container!

Do they need to be refrigerated?

Yes, they need to be refrigerated since they are made with cream cheese.

Can they be frozen?

Yes, you can freeze them for up to two months!

More Christmas Treats!

Love baking for Christmas? Here are a few of my favorite recipes for Christmas treats!

• Sugar Cookies – No-Chill sugar drop sugar cookies that are soft and easy to make!
• Sugar Cookie Frosting that Hardens – Easy sugar cookie frosting that hardens perfect for stacking cookies when making ahead!
• Peanut Butter Ritz Cookies – Peanut Butter between two crackers that are dipped in chocolate!

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Oreo Balls

A classic Christmas treat that are no-bake, quick and easy with only three ingredients. Made with crushed Oreos, cream cheese and chocolate.

Prep:5 minutes mins

Cook:30 minutes mins

Total:35 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 8 oz package cream cheese softened
• ▢ 14.3 oz package OREO cookies
• ▢ 8 oz melting wafers or baking chocolate
• ▢ optional toppings: OREO crumbs, nuts, sprinkles, drizzled melted chocolate, mints, nuts

Instructions

• Place OREO cookies in food processor or blender and pulse until they are finely ground. You can also put them in a gallon resealable bag and crush with rolling pin if you don't have a blender or food processor.
• Using a stand mixer or hand mixer beat cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add the OREO crumbs to cream cheese and mix until well combined.
• Roll the OREO mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet or tray that's been lined with parchment or wax paper. Freeze OREO balls for 15 minutes.
• Place the melting wafers or baking chocolate in small microwaveable safe bowl and melt according to directions on package.
• Remove the balls from the freezer, dip them into the melted chocolate making sure to completely cover the balls and place the dipped balls back on the baking tray that's been lined. Top with optional toppings if desired.
• Place the baking sheet with OREO balls on it in the refrigerator and chill for at least a hour. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. You can store them in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Tips

Optional Toppings for Oreo Balls

• I like to coat my Oreo Balls in two different kinds of chocolate - I coat half of them in white chocolate and the other half in regular chocolate.
• Drizzle the balls with the opposite chocolate - so, for the white ones I drizzle them with regular chocolate and the chocolate ones with white chocolate!
• You can also top your Oreo Balls with more crushed Oreos.
• Or, sprinkle the tops with finely chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts.
• You can also decorate the balls with colored sprinkles!
• For a peppermint twist, top the balls with crushed peppermint candies.

How to dip Oreo Balls

You can just drop the Oreo ball in the melted chocolate and, using a spoon or fork, roll it around in the chocolate and then lift it out but this can get a little messy and your truffles may not be as pretty! So here is another way to do it so you get evenly coated Oreo balls:

• Insert a toothpick into each ball.
• Use the toothpick to dip the ball in the melted chocolate and roll it around to completely coat it.
• Lift the ball out and allow the excess chocolate to drip off before placing the ball on the baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the balls.
• Once the balls are chilled, remove the toothpicks and drizzle each ball with chocolate and chill them again to set the chocolate.

How long are Oreo balls good for?

Oreo Balls will keep in the refrigerator for up to three weeks or you can freeze them for up to two months. Just be sure to keep them in an airtight container!

Do Oreo Balls need to be refrigerated?

Yes, Oreo Balls need to be refrigerated since they are made with cream cheese.

Can Oreo Balls be frozen?

Yes, you can freeze Oreo Balls for up to two months!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 88kcal (4%), Carbohydrates: 10g (3%), Protein: 1g (2%), Fat: 5g (8%), Saturated Fat: 3g (19%), Cholesterol: 7mg (2%), Sodium: 75mg (3%), Potassium: 33mg (1%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 7g (8%), Vitamin A: 85IU (2%), Calcium: 9mg (1%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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