Simplified Christmas Oreo Truffles

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These festive truffles blend crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with softened cream cheese for smooth, creamy centers. Rolled into bite-sized balls, they’re chilled to firm up before dipping in melted white chocolate. The final touch includes optional dark chocolate drizzles and colorful holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes for a seasonal finish. Simple steps and minimal prep make them a delightful treat for any festive occasion or gift.

Updated on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:39:00 GMT
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A festive, no-bake treat featuring rich chocolate and creamy centers, perfect for holiday gatherings or edible gifts.

This recipe quickly became a holiday favorite in our family for its ease and delightful taste.

Ingredients

  • Truffle Base: 36 Oreo cookies (about 300 g), 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • Coating & Decoration: 300 g (10 oz) white chocolate or candy melts, 50 g (1.75 oz) dark chocolate (optional, for drizzling), Christmas-themed sprinkles or crushed candy canes

Instructions

Step 1:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2:
Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a ziplock bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
Step 3:
In a large bowl, mix the Oreo crumbs with softened cream cheese until fully combined and smooth.
Step 4:
Scoop out small amounts (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll into balls Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 5:
Freeze the balls for 30 minutes to firm up.
Step 6:
Melt the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
Step 7:
Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, coating completely Use a fork to lift out and let excess drip off Place back on the baking sheet.
Step 8:
If desired, drizzle with melted dark chocolate and decorate immediately with festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes.
Step 9:
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes, or until set.
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Required Tools

Food processor or rolling pin & ziplock bag, Mixing bowl, Measuring spoons, Baking sheet, Parchment paper, Microwave-safe bowl, Fork

Allergen Information

Contains Dairy (cream cheese, chocolate), Wheat/Gluten (Oreo cookies), Soy (chocolate) Check all ingredient labels if you have allergies

Nutritional Information

Calories 150, Total Fat 8 g, Carbohydrates 18 g, Protein 2 g per serving

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Enjoy your festive Oreo truffles as a delightful holiday treat everyone will love

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of cookies are used for the truffle base?

Chocolate sandwich cookies are crushed finely to create the base mixture that combines smoothly with cream cheese.

Can I use different chocolates for coating?

Yes, white chocolate or candy melts work well for coating, and you can drizzle with dark or milk chocolate for variety.

How long do the truffles need to chill before coating?

Chilling for about 30 minutes allows the truffle centers to firm up properly before dipping in chocolate.

What are some festive decoration options?

Use Christmas-themed sprinkles or crushed candy canes to add color and holiday spirit to the coated truffles.

How should these treats be stored?

Store in an airtight container refrigerated for up to one week to maintain freshness and texture.

Simplified Christmas Oreo Truffles

No-bake festive truffles featuring creamy centers and rich chocolate, ideal for holiday celebrations.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
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Total Time
20 Minutes

Category: Homestyle Baking

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 24 servings

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Truffle Base

01 36 Oreo cookies (approximately 12.3 oz)
02 8 oz cream cheese, softened

Coating & Decoration

01 10 oz white chocolate or candy melts
02 1.75 oz dark chocolate (optional, for drizzling)
03 Christmas-themed sprinkles or crushed candy canes

Instructions

Step 01

Prepare baking surface: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 02

Crush cookies: Process Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or crush in a ziplock bag with a rolling pin.

Step 03

Combine base ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix crushed Oreo crumbs with softened cream cheese until smooth and homogeneous.

Step 04

Form truffle balls: Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls; arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 05

Chill truffles: Freeze the formed balls for 30 minutes to firm.

Step 06

Melt coating chocolate: Gently melt white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.

Step 07

Coat truffles: Dip chilled balls into melted white chocolate, ensuring full coverage. Lift with a fork to let excess drip off, then place back on the baking sheet.

Step 08

Decorate: Optionally drizzle with melted dark chocolate and immediately apply festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes.

Step 09

Set coating: Refrigerate truffles for a minimum of 10 minutes or until the coating is firm.

Tools You'll Need

  • Food processor or rolling pin with ziplock bag
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Fork

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy, wheat/gluten, and soy. Verify ingredient labels for allergens.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 150
  • Total Fat: 8 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 18 g
  • Protein: 2 g