Planning snacks for game day can feel like a real challenge when you want something that’s both crowd-pleasing and easy to make ahead. Between coordinating viewing parties, making sure there’s enough seating, and keeping track of kickoff times, the last thing anyone needs is a complicated recipe that keeps them stuck in the kitchen during the big plays.
That’s where these Oreo football truffles come in handy: they’re fun and festive, super simple to prepare the night before, and guaranteed to score points with everyone at your watch party – even the fans cheering for the other team.
Why You’ll Love These Football Truffles
- No-bake treat – These truffles don’t require any oven time – just crush, mix, shape, and dip. Perfect for when you don’t want to turn on the oven!
- Only 4 ingredients – With just Oreos, cream cheese, chocolate, and white chocolate, you can create these adorable football-shaped treats. Most of these ingredients are probably already in your pantry.
- Perfect party food – These cute football-shaped truffles are guaranteed to score big points at your game day parties or Super Bowl celebrations. They’re easy to grab and eat while watching the game.
- Make-ahead friendly – You can make these truffles several days in advance and store them in the fridge until your event, making party prep so much easier.
What Kind of Sandwich Cookies Should I Use?
While the recipe calls for sandwich cookies, let’s be real – Oreos are the gold standard here and will give you that classic black and white look that makes these truffles instantly recognizable. Regular Oreos work perfectly, but you could also experiment with Double Stuf if you want a slightly creamier filling. If you’re watching your budget, store-brand sandwich cookies will work just fine too – just make sure they have that same chocolate cookie with cream filling construction. One tip to remember: scraping off the cream filling isn’t necessary since everything gets crushed together anyway, and that cream actually helps bind the truffles together with the cream cheese.
Options for Substitutions
Need to switch things up with these football truffles? Here are some helpful swaps you can try:
- Sandwich cookies: While Oreos are the classic choice, you can use any cream-filled sandwich cookies like Golden Oreos, generic brands, or even Newman-O’s. Just keep in mind that different cookies will change the final color and flavor.
- Cream cheese: If you’re out of cream cheese, mascarpone works great as a 1:1 replacement. For a dairy-free version, try dairy-free cream cheese alternatives – just make sure they’re at room temperature for the best mixing.
- Chocolate melting wafers: Can’t find melting wafers? Regular chocolate chips mixed with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening per cup will work. You can also use almond bark or candy melts for coating.
- White chocolate/frosting: For the decorative laces, you can use either white chocolate (mixed with a bit of coconut oil), store-bought frosting, or make a simple powdered sugar icing by mixing 1 cup powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons milk.
Watch Out for These Mistakes While Making
The biggest challenge when making Oreo truffles is getting the right consistency in your cookie mixture – over-processing the Oreos can make them too fine and paste-like, so pulse them in short bursts until they’re fine crumbs but not powder. When mixing with cream cheese, a common mistake is using cold cream cheese, which creates lumps – make sure it’s properly softened at room temperature for at least an hour before starting. Another crucial point is the chocolate coating temperature – if it’s too hot, it will make your frozen truffles melt and create a messy coating, so let melted chocolate cool slightly before dipping. For the neatest football shapes, freeze your formed truffles for at least 30 minutes before dipping them in chocolate, and use a fork to let excess coating drip off completely before placing them on parchment paper.
What to Serve With Oreo Truffles?
These sweet Oreo truffles are perfect for game day parties and dessert tables, and they pair really nicely with a variety of drinks and other snacks. A cold glass of milk is the classic choice – just like with regular Oreos! For a grown-up gathering, serve these alongside hot coffee or espresso to balance out the sweetness. If you’re setting up a dessert spread, these truffles work great next to other finger foods like chocolate-covered strawberries, mixed nuts, or some salty pretzels to create that perfect sweet-and-salty combo.
Storage Instructions
Keep Fresh: These Oreo football truffles stay perfectly good in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. The chocolate coating helps keep them fresh and prevents them from drying out. Just remember to place wax paper between layers if you’re stacking them.
Freeze: Want to make these ahead? You can freeze these little treats for up to 3 months! Place them in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers. They’re great to have on hand for unexpected guests or game day parties.
Serve: When you’re ready to enjoy your frozen truffles, just transfer them to the fridge and let them thaw overnight. For the best taste and texture, let them sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before serving. The chocolate coating might get a bit cloudy after freezing, but they’ll still taste just as good!
| Preparation Time | 20-30 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 0-15 minutes |
| Total Time | 20-45 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Estimated Nutrition
Estimated nutrition for the whole recipe (without optional ingredients):
- Calories: 3500-4000
- Protein: 30-40 g
- Fat: 200-220 g
- Carbohydrates: 400-450 g
Ingredients
For the truffles:
- 36 sandwich cookies (Oreo brand recommended for classic flavor)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
For the coating:
- 16 oz chocolate melting wafers
For the decoration:
- white chocolate wafers
Step 1: Prepare the Oreo Crumbs
Begin by placing the cookies in a food processor.
Pulse them until they turn into fine crumbs.
This will be the base for your truffle mixture.
Step 2: Combine Cream Cheese and Oreo Crumbs
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until it becomes smooth.
Add the Oreo crumbs into the cream cheese and mix well until everything is evenly distributed.
Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer or add the cream cheese directly to the food processor to blend, but mixing in a separate bowl ensures even distribution.
Step 3: Mold and Set the Truffles
Using a cookie scoop, measure out the Oreo mixture and fill the mini football molds.
For better shape retention, chill the mixture if desired.
Carefully un-mold each mini football onto a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet.
Once all shapes are formed, place the entire baking sheet in the freezer for at least 15 minutes for the truffles to set or refrigerate overnight for coating the next day.
Step 4: Coat with Chocolate
Melt the chocolate wafers according to the package instructions until smooth.
Dip each football-shaped truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is well coated.
Place the dipped truffles on wax or parchment paper, flat side down.
Allow the chocolate coating to set completely before proceeding to decoration.
Step 5: Decorate the Truffles
Melt white chocolate wafers or prepare a small batch of white frosting.
Transfer the melted white chocolate or frosting into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
Carefully pipe lines onto each truffle to resemble the markings and laces of a football.
Step 6: Store Until Ready to Serve
Store the finished Oreo truffles in the refrigerator to keep them firm and fresh until you’re ready to serve them.
Enjoy your delectable and festive Oreo football truffles!
