Pin It A festive, no-bake treat featuring rich chocolate and creamy centers, perfect for holiday gatherings or edible gifts.
This simple recipe is a family favorite each holiday season and always impresses guests with minimal effort.
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.
Pin It These truffles always bring the family together during the holidays and are fun to make with kids.
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
Pin It Enjoy these festive truffles fresh from the fridge for a delightful holiday treat.
Questions About This Recipe
- → How do I crush the cookies without a food processor?
Place the cookies in a ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to crush them into fine crumbs evenly.
- → Can I use different chocolates for coating?
Yes, white, milk, or dark chocolate melts work well and can be used alone or combined for drizzling.
- → How long should the truffle balls chill before dipping?
Freeze them for about 30 minutes until they firm up well for easy coating.
- → What are some decoration ideas for these treats?
Festive sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or drizzle with dark chocolate add seasonal appeal.
- → How should I store the finished treats?
Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to preserve freshness.