Growing up, our Christmas cookie plates always had the same treats – sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, and those chocolate-dipped pretzels. Don’t get me wrong, they were good, but sometimes you need something different. That’s when I discovered these Oreo truffles shaped like ornaments.
The best part? They only need a few ingredients, and there’s no actual baking involved. Just crush, mix, dip, and decorate. Even my kids can help make them, though I’ve learned the hard way to keep the sprinkles far away from little hands unless I want my kitchen floor looking like a disco ball.
Why You’ll Love These Oreo Truffles
- No-bake treat – These truffles don’t require any oven time – just mix, chill, and dip! Perfect for when you don’t want to turn on the oven during busy holiday baking.
- Only 5 ingredients – With just Oreos, cream cheese, chocolate, white chocolate, and sprinkles, you can create these festive treats using ingredients that are easy to find.
- Make-ahead friendly – You can prepare these truffles days before your holiday gathering and store them in the fridge, making your holiday prep so much easier.
- Kid-friendly activity – Rolling the balls and decorating with sprinkles is a fun way to get little helpers involved in holiday treat-making.
What Kind of Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Should I Use?
Regular Oreos are the classic choice for these truffles, but don’t feel limited to just the original variety. Double Stuf Oreos will give you a slightly creamier result, while Mint Oreos can add a cool, festive twist to your holiday treats. If you’re shopping at the grocery store, you’ll find store-brand chocolate sandwich cookies work just fine too – just make sure they’re fresh and crisp. For the best results, avoid using cookies that are already soft or stale, as they won’t crush into the fine crumbs needed for a smooth truffle texture.
Options for Substitutions
These festive truffles are pretty simple to make, and you’ve got some options when it comes to ingredients:
- Chocolate sandwich cookies: While Oreos are the classic choice, any brand of chocolate sandwich cookies will work just fine. You can even try different flavors like mint or golden sandwich cookies for a fun twist.
- Cream cheese: Full-fat cream cheese works best here, but you can use reduced-fat cream cheese if you prefer. Just avoid fat-free versions as they won’t give you the right texture. Make sure it’s properly softened for smooth mixing.
- Melting wafers: Can’t find melting wafers? Regular chocolate chips mixed with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening per cup will work. For white chocolate, use white chocolate chips with the same ratio of coconut oil. Just avoid chocolate bars as they’re trickier to work with.
- Sprinkles: Feel free to use any decorative toppings you like – crushed candy canes, colored sugar, nuts, or even coconut flakes work great. Just make sure to add them while the coating is still wet.
Watch Out for These Mistakes While Making
The biggest challenge when making Oreo truffles is getting the texture right – if your cream cheese isn’t properly softened, you’ll end up with lumpy balls instead of smooth, creamy centers, so let it sit at room temperature for at least an hour before mixing.
Temperature control is crucial when coating the truffles – if your melted chocolate is too hot, it will make the frozen truffle centers melt and create a messy coating, while chocolate that’s too cool will set too quickly and look lumpy (aim for around 90°F for perfect dipping consistency).
A common mistake is rushing the chilling process – make sure to freeze the shaped truffles for at least 15 minutes before dipping, and work in small batches keeping the rest in the freezer to maintain their firmness.
For the cleanest results, use a fork to dip each truffle and gently tap off excess coating, and add your sprinkles immediately after dipping each piece while the coating is still wet – waiting too long will result in decorations that don’t stick.
What to Serve With Oreo Truffles?
These sweet Oreo truffles make a perfect addition to any holiday dessert spread or cookie platter! They pair wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or cold milk for dunking. Since they’re quite rich, I like to serve them alongside some lighter treats like sugar cookies or fresh fruit to balance things out. You can also package these truffles up with other holiday candies and cookies to make thoughtful homemade gift boxes for friends and family.
Storage Instructions
Keep Fresh: These festive Oreo truffles will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. I like to place them in a single layer, or if stacking is needed, put a piece of wax paper between layers to prevent them from sticking together.
Freeze: Want to get ahead on your holiday prep? These truffles freeze really well for up to 3 months! Just place them in a freezer-safe container with wax paper between layers. The sprinkles might lose a bit of their shine after freezing, but they’ll still taste amazing.
Serve: When you’re ready to enjoy frozen truffles, move them to the fridge overnight to thaw. For refrigerated truffles, let them sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving – they taste best when they’re not too cold!
| Preparation Time | 20-30 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 10-15 minutes |
| Total Time | 30-45 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Estimated Nutrition
Estimated nutrition for the whole recipe (without optional ingredients):
- Calories: 2700-3000
- Protein: 20-25 g
- Fat: 150-170 g
- Carbohydrates: 300-350 g
Ingredients
- 36 chocolate sandwich cookies
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 10 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers
- 10 ounces white vanilla melting wafers
- Festive sprinkles
Step 1: Prepare the Oreo Mixture
Start by adding the Oreos to a food processor and process them into fine crumbs.
Once the Oreos are crumbed, add the softened cream cheese to the food processor.
Pulse the mixture until the cream cheese and Oreo crumbs are well-combined into a sticky consistency.
Step 2: Form the Oreo Balls
Transfer the Oreo and cream cheese mixture to a bowl.
Use a rubber spatula to ensure the mixture is thoroughly combined.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Using a mini cookie scoop, measure out portions of the Oreo mixture, about 1.5 tablespoons each, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Roll each portion into a smooth ball with your hands.
Step 3: Chill the Oreo Balls
Place the baking sheet with the Oreo balls into the fridge or freezer and chill them for 30 minutes.
This will help them firm up, making them easier to coat in chocolate later on.
Step 4: Coat with Dark Chocolate
Melt the dark chocolate melting wafers until smooth, using either a double boiler or microwave in intervals.
Dip half of the chilled Oreo balls into the dark chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
Top immediately with Christmas sprinkles before the chocolate has a chance to set.
Step 5: Coat with White Chocolate
Melt the white vanilla wafers until smooth.
Dip the remaining half of the Oreo balls into the white vanilla coating, ensuring full coverage.
Immediately sprinkle festive toppings over them before the chocolate sets.
Step 6: Final Chill and Serve
Place the decorated Oreo balls back into the fridge and chill until the chocolate coating is firm.
Once set, your festive Oreo balls are ready to serve.
Enjoy as a delightful holiday treat!