Three-ingredient Oreo truffles feature a creamy, cake-ball center made from crushed Oreo cookies and cream cheese, coated in smooth white chocolate and finished with cookie crumbs. These no-bake white chocolate Oreo balls are simple to prepare and perfect for gifting or sharing.
The Best Oreo Balls!
- No bake – no oven needed; a food processor and a hand mixer are all you need.
- Easy and delicious – rich Oreo flavor with tangy cream cheese makes these white chocolate truffles irresistible.
- Perfect for holidays – great for Christmas gifting, get-togethers, and seasonal treats.
White Chocolate Oreo Truffles
If you love homemade truffles, these Oreo balls will not disappoint. The recipe simply combines crushed Oreo cookies with softened cream cheese, forms the mixture into small balls, chills them, and dips them in melted white chocolate for a beautiful, bite-sized treat.
The final truffles are creamy, slightly tangy from the cream cheese, and full of cookie flavor without being overly sweet. They make an elegant treat to package for gifts or to serve at holiday gatherings.
Oreo Cookie Cake Balls – 3 Ingredients
- Oreo cookies – use regular Oreos for the right texture; avoid Mega Stuf or Double Stuf.
- Cream cheese – use brick-style cream cheese, softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- White chocolate candy melts – candy wafers or candy melts melt smoothly for coating. If needed, white chocolate chips can be used with a small amount of coconut oil to help melting.
How to Make Oreo Balls Step by Step
Below is a concise step-by-step overview. See the recipe card further down for exact measurements and timing.
- Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor until they become fine crumbs. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of crumbs for topping.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in the Oreo crumbs until the mixture resembles wet, soft sand, then fold until it forms a cohesive dough.
- Scoop the dough with a 1-tablespoon scoop, roll into smooth spheres, and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
- Melt the white chocolate candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in short intervals, stirring between each interval until fully smooth.
- Use two forks (or a dipping tool) to coat each chilled ball in melted white chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place back on the lined baking sheet and sprinkle with reserved Oreo crumbs or other toppings.
- Chill for about an hour until the coating is set, then enjoy.
Storage and Freezing
Because these truffles contain cream cheese, they should be refrigerated. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1–2 weeks. For longer storage, place truffles in a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1–3 months. If freezing before dipping, note the total recommended storage time remains about three months.
Recommended Tools
- Food processor – for evenly and quickly crushing the Oreos.
- Hand mixer – to beat the cream cheese smooth and combine the crumbs.
- 1-tablespoon cookie scoop – helps produce uniform truffles.
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Oreo Truffles 3 Ingredients – Best Oreo Balls
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Equipment
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Food processor
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1-Tablespoon Scoop
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Hand Mixer
Ingredients
Oreo Balls
- 40 Oreo cookies, regular, not Mega Stuf or Double Stuf
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 12 ounces white chocolate candy melts, candy wafers
Truffle Toppings
- Oreo crumbs, chopped nuts, chocolate drizzle, or sprinkles
Instructions
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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Place Oreo cookies in a food processor and blend to fine crumbs. Reserve 2 tablespoons for topping.
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Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with a hand mixer until smooth. Add the Oreo crumbs and beat on low until the mixture is uniformly moistened, then fold with a spatula until it forms a cohesive dough.
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Using a 1-tablespoon scoop, portion the mixture onto the prepared sheet and roll into smooth spheres. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Melt the white chocolate candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
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Dip chilled balls into the melted white chocolate, allow excess to drip off, place back on the baking sheet, and sprinkle with reserved Oreo crumbs or other toppings.
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Refrigerate until the coating is set, about 1 hour. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- To quickly soften cream cheese, unwrap it and microwave for 10 seconds on a plate; it should be soft but not melted.
- Storing: Keep truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1–2 weeks.
- Freezing: Freeze truffles in a freezer-safe container for 1–3 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an approximation.