Description
These festive Oreo Truffles are a delightful holiday treat combining crushed Oreo cookies and cream cheese, coated in colorful red and green melting wafers, and decorated with Christmas-themed sprinkles, miniature Reese’s Cups, and licorice pieces. Perfect for holiday parties or gifting, these no-bake truffles are easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 3 cups Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- 8 oz block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Decoration
- 1½ cups green melting wafers
- 1½ cups red melting wafers
- 2 tablespoons Crisco
- 18–20 miniature Reese’s Cups
- Christmas sprinkles
- 2–3 sticks licorice or red vine candy, cut into ½ inch pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the Oreo mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely crushed Oreo cookies, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated and form a smooth, dough-like consistency.
- Shape the truffles: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into small 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up;
- Melt the coating wafers: In two separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the green and red melting wafers each with 1 tablespoon of Crisco. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the truffles: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled truffle ball into the melted wafers, allowing excess coating to drip off. Place coated truffles back onto the parchment-lined sheet to set.
- Decorate: While the coating is still wet, decorate the truffles with Christmas sprinkles, miniature Reese’s Cups, and licorice or red vine candy pieces as desired.
- Set and serve: Let the truffles sit at room temperature or return to the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until the coating is completely set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- To soften cream cheese quickly, leave it out at room temperature for about 30 minutes before mixing.
- Ensure Oreo cookies are finely crushed for a smooth truffle texture.
- Use a toothpick or dipping tool for easier coating without mess.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Allow coated truffles to fully set before stacking or packaging to avoid smudging.
Keywords: Oreo truffles, Christmas dessert, holiday treats, no-bake truffles, Oreo cream cheese balls