Oreo Truffle Recipe

Oreo balls are an easy no bake treat that is always a crowd favorite! Because this recipe is such a favorite whenever we’ve shared it, I’ve taken the time to extensively tested our recipe to perfect the amount of each ingredient needed and confirm whether you can or cannot use low-fat cream cheese (spoiler, you can!). Our easy to follow directions, and detailed tips for successfully coating your Oreo truffles, will help you make an excellent batch the first time.

I had my first Oreo ball in college, when our group of friends hosted our first “fancy holiday party”. My friend Mike made a version of these, and I immediately fell in love. I mean, how can you go wrong with the combination of Oreos, cream cheese, and chocolate?

Over the past 20 years, I’ve made a batch of Oreo truffle balls multiple times each holiday season to share with family, friends, and co-workers. While they’re a lovely holiday treat, they’re also great for parties or all kinds, games nights, or events like baby showers and bridal showers. If you love this easy treat recipe, you need to try our Oreo Fluff, Pretzel M&M Hug Treats, Saltine Cracker Toffee, and Dark Chocolate Bark with Fruit and Nuts too!

Oreo Truffle Recipe Ingredients

• Oreos: use regular Oreo cookies for this recipe (although double-stuffed are great for eating, they make your Oreo truffles fall apart).
• Cream Cheese: using regular cream cheese is often recommended when making Oreo balls because it creates a creamier, richer truffle. If you choose to use low-fat cream cheese, just be aware that the texture may not be quite as creamy or as thick as you were expecting. I’ve used both types of cream cheese for this recipe and the Oreo truffles turned out great with both.
• Chocolate: this is the fun part! Oreo cream cheese balls are totally customizable; you can use dark chocolate, white chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, almond bark, chocolate melts…whatever chocolate you like (or happen to have in your pantry).
• Optional Decorations: I personally like to top my Oreo balls with sprinkles, because sprinkles make everything more fun! Other topping ideas include: drizzled chocolate of a different variety (example – if you dipped in dark chocolate, drizzle in white chocolate), additional crushed Oreos, chopped nuts, coconut, crushed candies…let your imagination run wild and have fun with it!

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to Make Oreo Cookie Balls (3 Ingredients)

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

Crush the Oreo cookies. I like to use a food processor to do this, but you can also use a blender or manually by placing your cookies in a bag and crushing with a rolling pin.

Mix the crushed Oreos with softened cream cheese. If using a food processor or blender, scrape down the sides as needed.

Continue to mix until a consistent, smooth filling is created. If the filling seems dry, add more cream cheese in ½ ounce increments.

Scoop your filling and roll into 1” balls and place on your lined baking sheet. I use a small cookie scoop to get mine all the same size. Chill balls for 10-15 minutes in the refrigerator (or freezer) to set up before dipping.

When the truffles are firm, melt the chocolate of your choice (either using the double boiler method or in 20-second increments in the microwave). Dip each ball in the chocolate until well coated. Place back onto the lined baking sheet.

Add optional decorations (sprinkles, crushed Oreos, etc.) immediately to ensure they stick. This is also the time to add chocolate drizzle if desired. Chill dipped truffles for 10-15 minutes in the fridge (or freezer) to set the chocolate.

Gluten Free Oreo Ball Recipe & Other Dietary Concerns

This Oreo ball recipe is vegetarian, and can also be made gluten free!

• To make these Oreo cheesecake balls gluten free you will need to purchase gluten free Oreos. Luckily, these are much easier to find than they used to be, making this a great gluten free no bake dessert option with this minor modification.
• Since cream cheese is a main ingredient for Oreo truffles, it may be challenging to modify this recipe into a dairy free dessert option. However, if you cannot have dairy and have found a suitable non-dairy cream cheese substitute, you could try using it in this recipe. Please note, I have not tried to do this and cannot tell you what the outcome will be.
• Similarly, with a main ingredient being cream cheese, this will be a tough recipe to alter to meet a vegan diet. Additionally, Oreos are not considered vegan friendly (they are stated to have milk as a cross contact). If you abide by this diet and have found alternatives for both of these ingredients, you could try using them but I cannot tell you how the final result will turn out.

Tips for Melting Chocolate

Melting chocolate can be frustrating if your chocolate seizes up (it happens to the best of us). There are a few methods to melt chocolate:

• I have the most consistent success using a double boiler over medium heat on the stove. You can also create a DIY double boiler using a small saucepan plus a glass or metal bowl.
• Alternatively, you can melt chocolate in the microwave. Be sure to keep an eye on it and stir it frequently. If melting in the microwave, I recommend heating in 20-second increments, stirring in between (you’ll check the melt-status of your chocolate as you stir). Once you see almost all of the chocolate ‘lumps’ are gone, continue to stir to encourage it to melt without additional heat. Your chocolate is ready once it is totally smooth.
• Bar chocolate will melt better and result in a nicer coating than chocolate chips because it doesn’t have stabilizers in it like chips do (which helps chocolate chips hold their shape during baking).

Best Way to Dip Oreo Balls

Getting a beautiful and smooth finish in your Oreo balls can be a little challenging, but these tips will help you achieve the perfect chocolate coating:

• Make sure that your chocolate is melted and stirred until smooth before dipping.
• When your chocolate is melted and ready to go, you’ll want to move quickly to ensure your chocolate doesn’t begin to harden. Have a fork ready and optional sprinkles nearby so you can keep things moving once you’ve begun dipping.
• Place your Oreo cookie ball on a fork and then dip it into the chocolate (or spoon chocolate over the ball). Gently tap the fork on the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate and create the smooth finish.
• If it’s helpful to you, use a toothpick to help push the dipped Oreo ball onto the parchment paper.

How to Store Oreo Cream Cheese Balls

Oreo balls can be kept in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

You can also freeze Oreo truffles for 2-3 months! Do a “flash freeze” of your truffles on a baking sheet for 1-2 hours before placing them in a zip top baggie (or air tight container of choice) to be frozen. Place truffles in the refrigerator to thaw when ready to enjoy.