Oreo Truffles are the easiest no bake treat ever. Simple to make, easy to customize, and always the first treat to disappear.
author’s note
My Sister’s Birthday Wish Every Year!
Oreo Truffles were one of those treats my mom made all the time when I was growing up, right alongside her famous Carmelitas. We all loved them, but my little sister loved them the most. She asked for Oreo balls every single year for her birthday instead of a cake.
And while I’ll never give up my favorite chocolate cake, I have to admit… she was kind of onto something. Now that I’m older, I also see what a win it was for my mom because these truffles could not be easier to make.
They’ve stuck with me ever since. They’re one of my go-to treats when I want something quick, something I know everyone will enjoy, or just something sweet to keep in the fridge. Simple, nostalgic, and always a hit.
Ingredient Cheat Sheet
| Ingredient | Quick Tip / Swap |
|---|---|
| Classic Oreos | Use whole cookies with the cream filling. Don’t scrape! |
| Cream Cheese | Let soften for 30 minutes so it mixes smoothly. |
| Chocolate Melts or Chips | Use Ghirardelli, Guittard, or melting wafers for the best coating. |
| White Chocolate (optional) | Microwave in short bursts and add gel color for holidays. |
| Coconut or Vegetable Oil (optional) | Add a tiny amount to thin chocolate if it feels too thick. |
How To Make Oreo Truffles
- Crush Cookies: Pulse Oreos to sandy crumbs.
- Mix: Stir in cream cheese until you have a fudgy dough.
- Shape: Scoop 1-tablespoon portions, roll tight, then chill 20 minutes.
- Dip: Melt chocolate. Fork-dip each ball, tap off excess, and slide onto parchment.
- Decorate: While wet, sprinkle with extra crumbs. Let set and enjoy.
Quick Tip
Uniform Size: A small cookie scoop keeps every truffle the same.
Variations
Flavor Swaps
- Mint Oreos and Crushed Candy Canes: perfect mint Oreo truffles for Christmas.
- Lemon Oreos and White Chocolate: a bright pick for spring showers or Easter.
- Peanut Butter Oreos and Dark Chocolate: Buckeye brownie vibes.
- Golden Oreos and Rainbow Sprinkles: check out this recipe.
How To Dip Oreo Truffles (The Clean Way)
- Place a chilled ball on a fork.
- Pour melted chocolate over it.
- Tap the fork to smooth and remove excess chocolate.
- Slide the ball onto a parchment-lined tray to set.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Store Oreo Truffles in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Freezer: Freeze on a sheet pan until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.
- To serve from frozen: Thaw in the fridge until softened.
More Delicious No-Bake Treats:
Oreo Balls
Video
Equipment
- Large sheet pan (15" x 21")
- Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 14.3 ounces Oreos 1 package—36 whole Oreos
- 8 ounces cream cheese full-fat, brick-style, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups dark chocolate melting wafers or milk or semi-sweet, see note 1
- 1/2 cup white chocolate
- Vegetable oil or coconut oil, optional
Instructions
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place the whole Oreos (cookie and filling) in a food processor or blender. Pulse until you achieve a fine crumb. Reprocess any large pieces. Transfer all but 2 tablespoons crumbs (set aside for later) to a large bowl or stand mixer.
- Combine the Oreo crumbs with softened cream cheese. Use a stand mixer or a hand mixer to beat until well combined.
- Scoop Oreo “dough” by tablespoons (opt for smaller balls for a higher Oreo-to-chocolate ratio, but you can make them larger if preferred). Knead dough into smooth, even balls. Repeat with all dough until it’s rolled into balls.
- Place in fridge or freezer and chill for 15–20 minutes.
- Combine chocolate and oil in a glass bowl. Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Add some oil if needed to thin. (I usually add about 1/4–1/2 teaspoon per cup of chocolate.) Stir until smooth. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes to prevent melting the truffles when dipping.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring an even coat. Lift out with a fork, tap to remove excess chocolate, and use a toothpick to eliminate any bubbles. Use a table knife to gently slide the truffle onto a lined sheet to set.
- Optional: Immediately sprinkle half with reserved Oreo crumbs if desired, or let the chocolate set slightly before drizzling with melted white chocolate: add white chocolate (and 1/4–1/2 teaspoon oil if desired, to make it easier to work with) to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in bursts of 15 seconds, stirring between each burst for 15 seconds until smooth. Transfer melted white chocolate into a plastic bag and seal it. Cut off very tip with scissors and pipe through bag in stripes across Oreo balls.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the chocolate to set.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Oreo Truffles FAQs
Brick-style low-fat works, but full-fat has the best texture.
Yes! They’re actually better after chilling overnight.
Absolutely. Just melt chocolate in batches.
Chill 10–15 minutes then roll them into balls.
I find too sweet is there a way to reduce that sweetness?
You could dip in a bittersweet or darker chocolate!
Very good!! I didn’t have time to coat them in chocolate when I first made the dough so after chilling step the dough sat in the fridge for a few days and they were still tasty when I finished making them later. I got 22 balls just eyeballing the size.
So thrilled you enjoyed! Thanks Cena! 🙂
If substituting marshmallow cream for the cream cheese in these Oreo truffles, how much marshmallow cream? Is it 8oz…the same amount as cream cheese?
Thanks!!
my kids will go wild making these!!
Hope they love them! 🙂
Oh, my, I could eat my fair share of these!! They are so good & always a hit!
Thanks Kristyn! 🙂
Oreo balls are one of my favorite holiday treats to me! Easy, fun to decorate and always loved by all!
I loooooove Oreo balls! They’re always a huge hit wherever I take them!