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Easy Oreo Truffles Recipe

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4.2 from 3 reviews

  • Author: Leila
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Yield: 42 truffles

Description

Delightfully rich and easy-to-make Oreo truffles combining crushed Oreo cookies, smooth cream cheese, and luscious semisweet chocolate. Perfect bite-sized treats for parties, holiday cookie trays, or thoughtful gifting.

Ingredients

Chocolate

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages semisweet baking chocolate

Cookies

  • 16 ounces Oreo cookies, divided

Dairy

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Collect all necessary ingredients, including semisweet baking chocolate, Oreo cookies, and softened cream cheese for easy preparation.
  2. Melt Chocolate: Place the chocolate in a saucepan over low heat and stir occasionally for 4 to 6 minutes until fully melted and smooth, ensuring it doesn't scorch.
  3. Prepare Cookie Crumbs for Decoration: Place 9 cream-filled sandwich Oreo cookies into a food processor and blend until finely crushed. Transfer these crumbs to a bowl and set aside for decorating the truffles later.
  4. Crush Remaining Cookies: Add the remaining Oreo cookies to the food processor and blend until finely crushed. Transfer these crumbs to a large bowl to prepare the truffle base.
  5. Mix with Cream Cheese: Stir the crushed cookies with the softened cream cheese in the large bowl until the mixture is well-blended and forms a uniform dough.
  6. Form Truffle Balls: Roll the mixture into 42 balls, each approximately 1 inch in diameter, for consistent bite-sized treats.
  7. Coat in Chocolate: Dip each ball into the melted chocolate using two forks, rolling it to ensure full coverage. Lift excess chocolate off carefully and place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
  8. Decorate: Sprinkle the reserved finely crushed Oreo crumbs over the chocolate-coated truffles to add texture and decorative flair.
  9. Chill to Set: Refrigerate the truffles for at least 1 hour until the coating is firm. Keep refrigerated until just before serving for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • For easier handling, freeze the rolled truffle balls on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before dipping them in the melted chocolate.
  • Use wax paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
  • Store the finished truffles in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and firmness until serving.
  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesbyleila.com/easy-oreo-truffles-recipe/