Simplified Christmas Oreo Truffles

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These festive truffles combine crushed Oreo cookies with smooth cream cheese to form rich, creamy centers. Chilled and coated in melted white chocolate, they're finished with holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes for a cheerful touch. Ready in about an hour, they require no baking and make delightful treats for holiday gatherings or edible gifts. Simple to prepare, they offer a delicious balance of sweet creaminess and chocolate crunch.

Updated on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:59:00 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 has become my favorite holiday treat to prepare for friends and family because it's simple and always a hit.

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

Line baking sheet:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Crush Oreos:
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.
Mix base:
In a large bowl, mix the Oreo crumbs with softened cream cheese until fully combined and smooth.
Form balls:
Scoop out small amounts (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Freeze:
Freeze the balls for 30 minutes to firm up.
Melt chocolate:
Melt the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
Coat truffles:
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.
Decorate:
If desired, drizzle with melted dark chocolate and decorate immediately with festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes.
Chill:
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes or until set.
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This recipe always brings my family together during the holidays as we enjoy making and sharing these delightful treats.

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

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

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These truffles are a quick festive treat that never fails to impress during the holiday season.

Recipe Help & FAQs

How do I crush the cookies effectively?

Use a food processor for quick crushing or place cookies in a ziplock bag and roll with a rolling pin until finely ground.

Can I substitute the white chocolate coating?

Yes, milk or dark chocolate can be used for coating to adjust flavor preferences.

What is the best way to shape the truffles?

Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture and roll into smooth balls by hand before freezing.

How long should the truffles chill after coating?

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes or until the chocolate coating is firm.

How should I store these treats?

Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.

Can I prepare these ahead of time?

Yes, truffles can be made in advance and stored chilled until serving or gifting.

Simplified Christmas Oreo Truffles

Festive no-bake chocolate and cream cookie balls with holiday sprinkles for joyful celebrations.

Prep Time
20 mins
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Overall Time
20 mins
Created by Suggestions Forever Hannah Lewis


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine American

Makes 24 Serving Count

Diet Details Meat-Free

Ingredient List

Truffle Base

01 36 Oreo cookies (approximately 10.6 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

Directions

Step 01

Prepare Work Surface: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Step 02

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

Step 03

Combine Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine Oreo crumbs and 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 up prior to coating.

Step 06

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

Step 07

Coat Truffles: Dip each chilled ball into melted white chocolate, fully coating; use a fork to lift and allow excess to drip off before placing 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 and Chill: Refrigerate coated truffles for at least 10 minutes or until the coating is set.

Needed Equipment

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

Allergy Notice

Review each ingredient to check for allergens. Ask a healthcare specialist if you're unsure.
  • Contains dairy (cream cheese, chocolate), wheat/gluten (Oreo cookies), and soy (chocolate). Verify ingredient labels if allergic.

Nutrition Info (per serving)

Details shown are for reference. Always check with your healthcare provider for advice.
  • Calories: 150
  • Fats: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Proteins: 2 g