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Oreo Truffles

I'm not a big gift person. It's not that I don't like gifts; it's just that, if I get to choose, I'd rather be given something the giver thinks is so "me" that I just had to have it or a gift of quality time. Maybe time spent eating a yummy meal, browsing books, getting toenails painted, drinking coffee (maybe it will be decaffeinated these days), laying on the grass looking at clouds, playing apple baseball, picking berries. The list could go on indefinitely. I'm good at lists.

I give the kinds of gifts I like to receive. I'll buy a gift if it seems "perfect" for someone, but other than that, I don't always show up to a party with something tangible in my hands.Sometimes I will promise a meal or a trip, and other times those outtings will happen without a "this is why" label attached. My system actually works out pretty well, because Tim and I like to have people over for homemade meals, usually using recipes I haven't tried before. We like to meet people for meals, too, or almost anything, really. That's where most of our "fun" money gets spent. We like that. I know I really don't want to change that right now.

While I'm not a fan of buying "things" for the sake of having something in my hands when I walk into a gathering, I've become concerned that my lack of tangible gifts might easily be translated into a message that says I don't treasure the guest of honor. The truth is, if I'm present, I do care. And if I'm not present, it's still likely that I care, but just couldn't make it.

I think I've come up with a solution: Oreo Truffles. Have you tried them? I sometimes make them around the holidays and just pass them out to anyone I see. I always get requests for copies of the recipe and more truffles. This year, I ordered cute little candy bags and personalized labels; I still have some left over. Decadent homemade chocolate treats in personalized candy bags? Seems like a great gift solution to me.

Photo from TwicebakedTwins.com

Oreo Truffles

Makes approximately 4 dozen truffles (or maybe a little less, depending on how much of the filling you choose to sample)

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

1 pkg. (1 lb. 2 oz.) Oreos (You can also use a generic version to save a little cash; I've tried a few varieties, and they work just as well.)

2 pkg. (8 squares each) Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted (You will most likely use closer to 1 1/2 packages. That's more chocolate for spatula-licking, right?)

1. Set aside 5 Oreos and throw the rest in a food processor until they are finely crumbled

2. Thorougly mix cookie crumbs with cream cheese.

3. Form crumb-and-cream-cheese mixture into balls, approximately 1-inch across each (but don't worry too much about being exact here. They will come out delicious no matter the size!) and place onto a cookie sheet that has previously been lined with wax paper.

4. For best results, pop the formed mixture into the fridge for at least 15 minutes to chill while you complete the next step. If you really don't have the time, the truffles will still taste delicious (so don't worry!), but they will be more difficult to handle and some of the coating with mix with the filling.

5. Melt the chocolate. There are many ways to do this. I don't have a double boiler, so I just throw my chocolate into a saucepan and heat it on low, stirring frequently, until it is completely melted.

6. Remove pot from heat.

7. Coat previously formed balls with chocolate and return to the lined cookie sheet.

8. Throw the remaining 5 cookies into the food processor.

9. Sprinkle some of those crumbs on top of the (still wet) truffles.

10. Refrigerate for one hour.

You are done! You are now free to package, freeze, and eat. (Of course, you were free to eat during the entire process.)

Variation: swap out regular Oreos for Golden Oreos (semi-sweet chocolate for white chocolate, if you like white chocolate). You will end up with a cheesecake-like truffle.

Adapted from Kraftfoods.com (It's true!)

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Tina
July 28th, 2010 - 19:37

I love love love Oreo truffles. They are so rich, but I can never stop at just a couple. I always make them for the holidays. I am also going to make them to go with the polka-dot theme of my friend’s bridal shower. I secretly cannot wait to eat them.
Faith @ LovelyAsCharged
July 28th, 2010 - 22:01

I love giving gifts of homemade foods too – last year for Christmas, my friends all got glass mugs filled with handmade chocolate covered orange peel, chocolate dipped nut clusters, and white chocolate pretzel sticks. Nobody was complaining, that’s for sure
jeane
July 29th, 2010 - 22:09

i loved your opening ‘monologe’ about gift giving. It was real. I like real, and I like not just going along with tradition just to meet expectations, but really researching a loving, celebratory response customized for the heart of that particular friend…perfect! (but Oreo Truffles aren’t a bad idea either!)
Sarah
July 30th, 2010 - 09:29

Thanks, Jeane. Your comments always warm my heart.
I think I’ve been feeling bad about NOT putting enough time into gifts. I want to make more effort to look for those “perfect” gifts, but in a pinch, I still want to have something to offer.
Sarah
July 30th, 2010 - 09:30

Yum, your treats sound delicious. I wouldn’t be complaining, either!
Sarah
July 30th, 2010 - 09:31

Tina, I have a hard time not eating the FILLING, too, when I am making them. Those things are addictive!
Shannon
August 11th, 2010 - 10:52

Those look AMAZING! I’ve been looking for a yummy treat to send as a “thank you” to the professors who wrote me recommendation letters. Dumb, “I never bake” question: when you mix the crumbles w/ the cream cheese do you use the food processor? Hand mixer? Thanks@
Sarah
August 13th, 2010 - 11:49

That’s not a dumb question; I forgot to include that in my recipe. I usually use a wooden spoon to mix, although I have used my hands on occasion.
Gail
June 18th, 2011 - 06:45

Oreos in Australia have a cream filing in them – do you just take out the filing when you crush them up or is there a plain Oreo in the States?
Jessica
July 6th, 2011 - 02:06

Gail-I’m pretty sure you use the whole oreo’s-creamy center and cookie part!
Cassie
July 30th, 2011 - 22:31

I know this is a fairly old post of yours but I am so glad you had it up! I stumbled across it the other day and just made a batch. They’re fantastic! Mine don’t look real pretty but I think it had to do with the coating I used (Almond Bark) but regardless they taste good!
Ana
October 2nd, 2011 - 11:56

I’ve just finished making these and they are just YUMMY! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Michelle
October 10th, 2011 - 17:09

I’ve made this recipe several times, and they are always a big hit. 2 variations I’ve done myself is a white chocolate drizzle in place of the crumbs, and I’ve even used mint Oreos for a St. Pats day theme (these are my personal fave).
sarah
November 3rd, 2011 - 23:06

I have made these, dipped them in white almond bark and crushed up some peppermints or candy canes and sprinkle those on top while still wet! YUMMY!
Tara
November 12th, 2011 - 21:24

This is so silly, but what is the best way to dip and coat these bad boys? I can not get an even coat on them
Sarah
November 13th, 2011 - 15:27

Hi, Tara.
I usually drop them in the melted chocolate (one or two at a time) and fish them out with a fork, passing back and forth between the beds of two forks until no longer dripping…Did that make sense?
Laura
November 14th, 2011 - 02:59

I like you view of gift giving. 3 years ago my entire family got cancer, Mom died 36 days after diagnosis after a horrific painful death. My sister in law had breast cancer and my Brother had colon, lung, and rectal cancer. My beloved cousin died before Xmas that year in her sleep. Then a beloved Aunt died. So many deaths and so much illness baking and gifts were the last thing on our minds. That first Xmas without Mom I could not bear to be around anything holiday related. I was home alone and a neighbor brought me a plate of these. We had a nice talk and I enjoyed the Oreo truffles with delight. She told me how fun they were to make and she had made them with me in mind. I was so touched and the taste was divine.
Once you deal with something like death and cancer, gift giving takes a back seat like so many other unimportant things we thought were once important. Now we do not give gifts. My family and friends and I agree not to give gifts. Instead we spend time together. That is so much more valuable. I do not spend money on gifts, nor do I spend time in stores or in traffic. It is time wasted that I am not willing to lose. Instead I bake, something wonderful so when we spend time together, my friends or family I have left know that it came from the heart and the heart of a home is the kitchen. I will be including these in my Xmas baking this year. I have been searching for the receipe, Thank you !!
Desiree
November 17th, 2011 - 21:35

Do these have to stay refrigerated? and do you use the white creamy center of the oreo?
Sarah
November 18th, 2011 - 09:13

Ooh, good questions- yes, they will get melty if left in a warm room…and yes, you use the whole oreo (including the creamy center).
Lindsey
November 22nd, 2011 - 22:55

Can you freeze these?
Sarah
November 23rd, 2011 - 10:45

Lindsey, you can! They may “sweat” a little when you defrost them if you do so at room temperature. I think you’re best bet is to defrost them in the fridge…or just eat them frozen! They taste good like that, too .
Jessica
December 4th, 2011 - 22:36

SO delicious! I just made a practice batch before bringing them to a holiday part this week, and they turned out great! I used Trader Joes Peppermint “oreos” and I think for the party I will add some crushed candy cane on top
Sarah
December 6th, 2011 - 11:09

Jessica, what a great idea! I recently discovered that the combo of peppermint and chocolate really helps get me in the holiday spirit. I may be copying your idea in the near future!
Lilian Gaertner
December 11th, 2011 - 00:02

Can this be kept out of the fridge? For how long? I’m thinking of sending these to a friend out of state through the mail… Thanks!
Lilian Gaertner
December 14th, 2011 - 00:24

Excellent recipe! Love it! They turned out really yummy and cute. Thanks!
Katrina
December 14th, 2011 - 23:19

I also would like to know how well these can hold up in the mail, I was going to send a bunch of cookies to a friend in a tin.
Sarah
December 15th, 2011 - 09:28

Hmmm…I would say that might depend on where you are sending them from and to- oreo truffles really can’t stand up to heat for very long.
Sarah
December 15th, 2011 - 09:30

I think the truffles’ “send-ability” would depend on where you are planning to send them from and to. They really can’t stand up to heat for very long at all.
Sherri
December 30th, 2011 - 00:53

This is what I am told to bring every Christmas Eve. I used mint oreos this time and those are even better!
Stephanie
January 16th, 2012 - 00:32

I have a stainless steel bowl that I place the chocolate in and then I put this over a pot of boiling water. It works just like a double boiler and the chocolate doesn’t over cook. Once the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat and you will have the perfect melted chocolate!
Kirby
February 16th, 2012 - 09:37

They now make Birthday Cake Oreos (for Oreo’s 100th birthday), made these last night using them… delicious! However, because there are fewer cookies in the package, it take about one-and-one-half to one-and-two-thirds packages of cookies, everything else left the same,
Brenda
February 20th, 2012 - 22:08

I just made 365 of these for my sons wedding. They were enjoyed very much. I used colored chocolate to drizzle over them with the colors of the wedding. I have also made them using the peanut butter Oreos. Those are very good as well
Sarah
February 21st, 2012 - 20:17

Oh, my! Brenda, you sound like an expert Oreo Truffle Maker. I bet everyone was happy to receive those as wedding favors- and truffles made with peanut butter Oreos sound so delicious!
Jacquie
June 5th, 2012 - 11:28

Do you think it would taste alright if I were to replace the cream cheese with creamy vanilla frosting?
Sarah
June 6th, 2012 - 14:32

Jacquie, I think it would taste VERY sweet because you’re adding in a source of sugar in place of plain, unsweetened cream cheese. If you have a strong sweet tooth, though, it might work for you. I’d love to hear how it turns out if you try it!
Dawn Andersen
June 13th, 2012 - 22:58

It is crazy how this recipe has taken off over the past year!!! I have been making these since Dec of 2001 when it was published in Quick Cooking by Taste of Homes! They were called Coated Cookie Drops! I make more batches every year because they have always been a hit! This year I made them on sticks and my friends received them in flower pots!! Really cute! I have always used the candy almond bark and most of my friends prefer the white chocolate!! Making them as cake pops save a lot of time when dipping, but if I’m just making balls I use a toothpick to dip them!! Thanks Amanda Reid from Oakville, Iowa for this delicious recipe 11yrs. ago!
Sarah
June 21st, 2012 - 08:27

Dawn,
Wow! I didn’t know the recipe went that far back!
I know that people don’t tend to believe how simple they are after they’ve tried one. They taste gourmet, and they are a little time-consuming, but definitely not difficult to make…and such a joy to give away .
Kaya
August 3rd, 2012 - 18:36

I made these into a pumpkin oreo truffle. I used ginger Newman O’s and added about 1/2 cup pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger. Dipped them in white chocolate. Delicious!
Sarah
August 3rd, 2012 - 19:17

Mmm…that sounds so good. I hope I remember that in about a month or two!
Hallie
September 15th, 2012 - 12:23

The inside of the truffles worked out great. But when I tried to dip them in the chocolate they were clumpy and fell apart. I refrigerated them for 25 minutes so I don’t know why this happened. It got really messy
Tania Stevens
November 8th, 2012 - 15:06

Double boiler? If you do not have one,just use a heat proof bowl over the saucepan (just put water in base of pan and sit the bowl ontop and take care with steam which may come from around the bowl when heating). I have done this for years and never had a problem.
Judy v.Rainey
December 4th, 2012 - 21:19

I make these and i use choc. almond bark to dip them in. There is also a trick i’ve learned.Take a plasic fork and break the middle prongs out. Leave one prong on each side,the choc. runs through the middle ,yet the bon bon stays on the fork.I also take a pkg. of nuttur butter peanut butter cookies and chop until they are fine. add one 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese,Mix and dip in melted choc. almond bark. They tast jus like peanut butter balls. I also do strawberry cake mix cook like on the back of the box.After it is done crumble up while still hot, cool add a can fo cream cheese icing. mix. make into balls dip in choc. almond bark. They taste like a choc. covered cherry. for all my bon bons i make into balls and freeze for about a hr. before i dip them, I also sometime freeze them in bags until i want them ,then i melt my choc. take them out of freezer and dip.Enjoy
Monika
December 5th, 2012 - 03:43

What do you use as a cream cheese, is it mascarpone or?
Monika
December 5th, 2012 - 03:49

can I for example use coconut instead of melted chocolate to coat the balls? I wonder how would that work..
heather
December 9th, 2012 - 14:26

Mint oreo truffles are what I get requests for most.
Kaylie @ Skinny Muffin
December 9th, 2012 - 16:30

I just made this and turned them into peppermint truffles and they were great! Thanks for the recipe!!
Lindsey
December 14th, 2012 - 21:50

I feel like my filling is too mushy…it is supposed to be dough like??
Molly
January 7th, 2013 - 11:09

I do not have a food processor. What do I do?
Sarah
January 14th, 2013 - 21:07

I’m not sure, Molly! I’ve never used anything but a food processor for the truffles. Sorry!
Louise Stapleton
February 2nd, 2013 - 10:51

I have been making these for several years. They are a big hit with all my
family. I can’t make enough of them at Christmas time.