Pin It A festive, no-bake treat featuring rich chocolate and creamy centers, perfect for holiday gatherings or edible gifts.
This recipe has quickly become a holiday favorite in my family due to its ease and delicious results.
Ingredients
- Truffle Base: 36 Oreo cookies (about 300 g)
- Truffle Base: 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- Coating & Decoration: 300 g (10 oz) white chocolate or candy melts
- Coating & Decoration: 50 g (1.75 oz) dark chocolate (optional, for drizzling)
- Coating & Decoration: Christmas-themed sprinkles or crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a ziplock bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
- Step 3:
- In a large bowl, mix the Oreo crumbs with softened cream cheese until fully combined and smooth.
- Step 4:
- Scoop out small amounts (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll into balls Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 5:
- Freeze the balls for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Step 6:
- Melt the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
- Step 7:
- Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, coating completely Use a fork to lift out and let excess drip off Place back on the baking sheet.
- Step 8:
- If desired, drizzle with melted dark chocolate and decorate immediately with festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes.
- Step 9:
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes, or until set.
Pin It Making these truffles always brings my family together around the kitchen and creates lasting holiday memories.
Required Tools
Food processor or rolling pin & ziplock bag, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, baking sheet, parchment paper, microwave-safe bowl, fork
Allergen Information
Contains Dairy (cream cheese, chocolate), Wheat/Gluten (Oreo cookies), Soy (chocolate). Check all ingredient labels if you have allergies.
Nutritional Information
Calories 150, Total Fat 8 g, Carbohydrates 18 g, Protein 2 g per serving
Pin It These truffles are sure to impress and are easy to customize for any occasion.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I crush the Oreo cookies?
Use a food processor for fine crumbs or place the cookies in a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- → Can I substitute the white chocolate coating?
Yes, milk or dark chocolate can be used for coating according to your taste preferences.
- → How long should I chill the truffles before coating?
Freeze the shaped balls for 30 minutes to firm them up before dipping in chocolate.
- → What toppings can I use for decoration?
Christmas-themed sprinkles or crushed candy canes add festive flair once coated.
- → How should I store the truffles?
Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- → Are these suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, the ingredients used are all suitable for a vegetarian diet.