Ingredients
1 (14 oz.) package Oreos
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 c. white chocolate chips, melted
2 tbsp. coconut oil
1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips
Preparation
Step 1Use a food processor to crush cookies into fine crumbs.Step 2Add all but 2 tablespoons crushed cookies to a medium bowl. Add cream cheese and vanilla and stir until evenly combined.Step 3Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop, form mixture into small balls. Place on prepared baking sheet and freeze until slightly hardened, about 30 minutes. Step 4A few minutes before taking the frozen balls out of the freezer, melt the white chocolate and coconut oil: Add the white chocolate and coconut oil to a microwavable bowl, and microwave for 1 minute. Give it a stir. It may be melted at this point, if not, return to microwave in 30-second intervals. Step 5Dip the frozen balls in melted white chocolate/coconut oil until coated, and return to baking sheet. Drizzle with semisweet chocolate. Freeze until chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes.
What’s the point of adding coconut oil, you may ask? Mixing the oil with the chocolate gives that shiny luster to the chocolate coating. The oil also helps harden the chocolate, making it a firm shell around your Oreo center. These chocolatey truffles are a perfect last-minute holiday dessert or homemade gift for a friend, and are an ideal make-ahead dessert for any (and every) party. Prepping for an upcoming bash? Store the prepared bite-sized treats in an airtight container in the fridge for a party-ready dessert ready days in advance. You can even freeze these truffles for 3-4 months, and thaw them when you’re ready to get snackin’! Wanna spruce them up a bit, make them your own? Check out our suggestions below to give your truffles some pizzaz. 😎 Get Boozy Everyone loves a boozy dessert! Try adding a splash (we’d suggest 1-2 tablespoons) of Baileys, Kahlua, or Rumchata to the cream cheese mix. Top the truffles with chopped chocolate-covered espresso beans or a sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar for added effect. Raid the Candy Aisle A bit of crushed candy can add a boost of flavor and color to your truffles. Chopped Reese’s Pieces, crushed candy canes (like our favorite Peppermint Oreo Truffles), or some chopped Butterfingers. Make sure to save a little extra, so you can top each truffle with some crumbs. Go Nuts Peanut butter (or Nutella 😱) would make for some EXTRA delicious truffles. Try using 4 oz. of cream cheese instead of the full block, plus a 1/2 cup of your favorite nut butter. Trust us—this addition makes these truffles even more decadent. Chocolate Drizzle Want these treats to be extra chocolatey? Melt 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips in the microwave and use a spoon to drizzle over your hardened truffles. Place them back in the freezer to harden — 10 to 15 minutes — before serving, and you’re ready to dig in!
Editor’s Note: The introduction to this recipe was updated on August 22, 2022, to include more information about the dish
