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Updated OnNovember 27, 2023

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My Oreo Truffle recipe is a fun, easy treat to make that lets your creativity fly! Oreo balls are great for gifting and only require a few ingredients to make. I’m going to give you the recipe for 3 different ways you can coat them – you get to choose which one you like best!

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Easy Oreo Balls 3 Ways

Oreo Cookie Balls are a sweet truffle recipe – they’re made with just 3 main ingredients and they’re SO good. Skip traditional ganache truffles and make these instead! I first had these at a Christmas party about 15 years ago and I’ve loved them ever since.

They’re really easy to make with a food processor and you can dip them in any flavor chocolate or candy melt you like. I love using milk chocolate or white chocolate, or adding peanut butter to the white chocolate to make peanut butter Oreo truffles! I’ve even made Nutella Truffles this way.

No matter how you make them, they’ll be the perfect holiday treat for any special day – especially Christmas and Valentine’s Day!

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Ingredients in Oreo Truffles

Oreo Cookies – use regular (not Double Stuff).
Cream cheese – Make sure it’s softened. Only use full fat cream cheese – don’t use low or fat-free cream cheese.
Melting Wafers – Use Candiquik, Almond Bark, and/or Ghiradelli Candy Melts, you can find these in any regular grocery store and they work so much better than melted chocolate chips.
Creamy peanut butter – Optional if you want peanut butter Oreo balls – only use a no-stir peanut butter.

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How to Make this Oreo Balls Recipe

Place Oreos in a food processor and run until they are fine crumbs.
Add cream cheese to the Oreo crumbs and run it until the mixture is thick and all mixed together.
Scoop 1-inch balls with a cookie scoop and roll it between your palms. Place it on a baking sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper. Repeat. Chill in refrigerator while you prepare your candy.
For regular chocolate-covered truffles: Melt semi-sweet, white, or dark chocolate according to package directions. I like to heat mine in 30-60 second intervals in the microwave, stirring between each, until it’s melted and smooth.
For peanut butter-coated truffles: Melt chocolate according to package directions. Halfway through melting, add the peanut butter to the bowl. Stir often, until smooth. (I heated mine for about 1 1/2 minutes on HIGH, stirring every 30 seconds and adding the peanut butter after 45 seconds.)
Dip the truffle balls in the melted chocolate and tap off the excess. Place on cookie sheet.
Decorate with sprinkles, Oreo crumbs, crushed candy canes, or anything while still wet. Or wait until the chocolate hardens and then drizzle with additional melted chocolate.

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Expert Tips

Dipping Tip: Heat an electric griddle to 200°F and line it with a kitchen towel. Place your bowl of melted candy on the griddle so it stays melted during dipping. Dip each truffle in the candy and tap off the excess chocolate. I use a spoon to coat the candy, then I place the truffle on a fork and tap off the dripping candy. Use a toothpick to carefully transfer the truffle from the fork back to the cookie sheet. Repeat with all the truffles. Watch my video on how to dip truffles without crying!
Make sure you decorate your oreo truffle balls right after you dip them when they are still wet. If they happen to dry fast before you have the chance to decorate them, dip them a second time so the toppings will stick.Or just make a drizzle on top after they’ve dried.
If your chocolate gives you a hard time while melting, add some vegetable oil or coconut oil to help it melt.
Store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or store the container in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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FAQs

How many days are Oreo balls good for?

If you keep oreo balls in the fridge they are good for around 3 weeks! They keep for a long time which makes them perfect for gifting during the holiday season.

Do oreo balls have to be refrigerated?

Yes, oreo balls should be kept in the fridge in an airtight container. If they are left out at room temperature for too long then the cream cheese inside will start to crumble and the truffles can fall apart.

Why are my oreo balls oily?

This could mean that you used a little too much cream cheese or the balls aren’t cold enough. When you roll them with your hands it melts the balls slightly and causes the oils from the cream cheese to seep out. If this happens pop them back in the fridge for a few minutes to make them firm again before coating.

Can you freeze oreo truffles?

You most definitely freeze oreo truffles, this will keep them nice and firm and allow you to keep them fresh for even longer, around 2 months.

Do I have to remove the filling from the oreos?

No – just use the whole cookie!

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Ingredients

▢ 1 (14 ounce package) Oreo Cookies (about 36 cookies)
▢ 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese
▢ 16 ounces candy melts see note
▢ 2 tablespoons (34g) creamy peanut butter optional, see note
▢ Sprinkles or additional crushed cookies for garnish

Instructions

Place Oreos and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor. Run the processor until the mixture comes together. This took mine about 1-2 minutes. You do not need to take the cream out of the cookies!
Scoop 1 tablespoon sized balls, roll them between your palms, and place them on a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Chill while you prepare your candy.
For regular chocolate covered truffles: Melt chocolate according to package directions. I like to heat mine in 30-60 second increments, stirring between each, until it's melted and smooth.
For peanut butter coated truffles: Melt chocolate according to package directions. Halfway through melting, add the peanut butter to the bowl. Stir often, until smooth. (I heated mine for about 1 1/2 minutes on HIGH, stirring every 30 seconds and adding the peanut butter after 45 seconds.)
Tip: heat an electric griddle to 200°F and line it with a kitchen towel. Place your bowl of melted candy on the griddle so it stays melted during dipping.
Dip each truffle in the candy and tap off the excess. I use a spoon to coat the candy, then I place the truffle on a fork and tap off the dripping candy. Use a toothpick to carefully transfer the truffle from the fork back to the cookie sheet. Repeat with all the truffles.
Second dipping: only needed if you don't like the way the dark truffle looks through the white chocolate. If it’s cool in your house and the truffles have hardened by the time you dip them all, re-dip immediately. If they’re still wet, chill until hardened, then do the second dipping. We’re double dipping because the dark truffle shows through the light coating. The second dip is optional.
Decorate with sprinkles while still wet. Chill until set.

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Recipe Notes

Candy Melts: use melts that you find in the baking aisle (not chocolate chips) for best results. Usually you can find Candiquik, Almond Bark, and/or Ghiradelli Candy Melts in the regular grocery store.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

Recipe Nutrition

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Cuisine American

Author Dorothy Kern

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Hi Dorothy, I’m confused. You state that low fat cream cheese is okay to use. Further down, you state NOT to use low fat or fat free cream cheese. Is it okay or not okay?
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1. Oh sorry about that – you can use either one, but I recommend goihng with regular fat.
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  Made them for Christmas. Rave reviews from everyone. We liked them with white chocolate. Excellent recipe. Keeping for next year
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  It’s been several years since I’ve made chocolate truffles, so thank you for your idea of how to dip with ease. 🙂
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  Hey Girl, I just wanted to let you know I LOVED YOUR VIDEO!!!! Many times people doing video’s to give instructions draag thinnngs outttt and take FOREVER to give you the information, which makes me cRaZy! You were interesting, informative, to the point without rushing. In other words
  “Perfect”! thanks so much : )
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  Just so you know I also tried the Nutter Butter cookies in a recipe like this and dipped them in chocolate, not much flavor except for the chocolate on the outside. Maybe adding some peanut butter to the crushed cookies would give it a little bit more flavor, cause the recipe said they would taste like peanut butter cups.
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  Sorry Danielle! To my palate they totally tasted like a reverse PB Cup! 🙂
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  I love this story. Never underestimate the power of the people. How ridiculous though that they didn’t bat an eyelash until they were getting lots of bad PR! Saying that a recipe is “from Pinterest” is like finding a Disney movie on YouTube and saying it came from YouTube.
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  YES! Right?? 🙂
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  Yea, that’s definitely much better than a traditional Oreo truffle. Now make them with Pb oreos too!
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  And this is why I am a food blogger! An amazing group of people who have each others backs. These truffles look like a reeses and an oreo had a baby. Love them!
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If you find your chocolate is still too thick, add another 1/4 teaspoon of oil. Oreo balls are falling apart: The chocolate is too hot. Let the chocolate sit for a few minutes to slightly cool down and then try again.

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Why are my Oreo balls soft? ›

Make sure you store the Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If you leave them on the counter, the chocolate will get soft. You want to make sure they are chilled until ready to serve.

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Why are my Oreo balls oily? ›

3Why are my Oreo balls oily? This is normal! As the truffle mixture is warmed up in your hands, oil is released from the cream cheese and Oreo frosting. If they're too hard to roll, refrigerate (uncovered) for a little longer until firmed up more.

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Why are my Oreo balls cracking? ›

If you coat something that's super cold in something hot like melted chocolate, the center will expand quickly as it warms up, causing the ball to crack. The best way to avoid this is by using dough balls that are not super cold and melted chocolate that's not super hot.

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How do you keep Oreo balls from sweating? ›

However, if the outside of the Oreo ball is wet, it is just condensation from going from the fridge to room temperature. Move them back to the fridge for a bit. Going from the cold fridge to a warm room will make the surface sweat. The best way to prevent this is to store them in the fridge up until serving.

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Do you put Oreo balls in the fridge or freezer? ›

If decorating with a chocolate drizzle, drizzle with melted chocolate once the coating is set. Oreo balls can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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Do Oreo balls go bad? ›

Oreo balls will keep for 3 days at room temp (if it's not too warm), 3 weeks in the refrigerator, or 2 months in the freezer. They should always be stored in a covered container.

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Why do Oreos taste weird? ›

Age: Oreos have a shelf life of several months, and over time the flavor and texture of the filling can deteriorate, causing it to taste rancid. Storage: Incorrect storage conditions can also cause the filling to spoil. For example, exposure to heat, light, or moisture can cause the cookies to spoil more quickly.

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How long does it take for an Oreo to get soft? ›

If you want it just slightly soft, only a few seconds will do. If you want it so soft that it's on the brink of falling apart, you can go as long as a minute. At 2.5 seconds the cookie was slightly moist but completely retained its structure. At five seconds, the cookie was significantly softer.

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Can Oreo balls be left out? ›

These Oreo cookie balls will last for 3 days at room temperature, 1 week in the refrigerator, and 2 months in the freezer. How many calories are in an Oreo ball? This Oreo balls recipe makes 32 truffles and they are each 190 calories, if you follow the recipe exactly.

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Are fried Oreos bad? ›

Health concerns

Five deep-fried Oreos contain 900 calories and have a total of 51 grams of sugar, 950 mg of sodium, and 48 grams of fat. Deep-fried Oreos are included in a junk food encyclopedia titled Fast Food and Junk Food: An Encyclopedia of What We Love to Eat by Andrew F. Smith.

Do fried Oreos go bad? ›

Consume within a few days: Deep-fried Oreos are at their best when consumed within a few days of frying. While they may still be edible after that, they will gradually lose their crispiness and become less enjoyable.

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Can you ship Oreo balls? ›

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.

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How to make Oreo rattles? ›

Insert paper straws into the middle of Oreo cookies. Dip the Oreos into the melted candy and decorate the bottom half of each with pastel star sprinkles while still tacky. Stand the Oreo Rattles up in a sheet of Styrofoam to dry. Tie bows around the straws with blue ribbon.