So…pretty sure I’ve been baking up a storm this week. From cookies, to candies, to cakes, to cupcakes (which actually failed miserably in the “looks” department, so were turned into a trifle!) — you name it. Most was in preparation for my annual Christmas party last night (30+ people crammed into my tiny bungalow), and the rest for Christmas gifts galore. I love this season!!
Anyway, of all the little bite-sized desserts I’ve made over the years, these classic little oreo truffles (a.k.a. “snowballs” or “dirty snowballs”) still always prove to be a crowd favorite. And one of my favorites as well. :) What’s not to love about Oreos, cream cheese, and chocolate??
So if you’ve always enjoyed these at parties and have yet to try making them, you must give it a try! This would also be a great recipe to get your kids involved in the kitchen, rolling and helping dip these little guys. I’ve also included some fun variations below if you’re up for a twist on a classic. Enjoy!!
Oreo Truffles (Snowballs)
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz.) package Oreo cookies
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
- 1 (24 oz.) package white almond bark, or good-quality white chocolate chips
- Optional: shortening (to thin out the chocolate)
- Optional: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for drizzling
Instructions
- In a food processor, mix together the Oreos and cream cheese until they are well-blended. (If you don’t have a food processor, you can crush the Oreos in a large ziplock bag, and then stir/mix in the cream cheese by hand.) Remove, and then shape the dough into little balls about 1″ in diameter. Chill the balls in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. (Or pop them in the freezer for 15 minutes.)
- Meanwhile, melt the almond bark (or white chocolate chips) in a double boiler or carefully in the microwave. If it is too thick, feel free to stir/melt in a tablespoon or two of shortening to thin it out. Then begin dipping each of the balls by dropping them one-at-a-time into the chocolate, and then carefully removing them with a fork (let the excess chocolate drip through the prongs), and then set them to dry on wax paper or aluminum foil.
- Optional chocolate drizzle: Melt 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave or double-boiler. Then spoon mixture into a pastry bag with a small tip, and use it to pipe your favorite lines or pattern on the truffles. OR, spoon the mixture into a small Ziplock bag, seal it, and then cut a tiny hole in one of the bottom corners and use it to pipe your design. OR, simply dip a fork in the chocolate mixture, and swish it back and forth over the truffles for a fine drizzle.
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
Mine were yummy! https://whiterabbitisme.wordpress.com/2010/05/10/oreo-truffles/
I love oreo truffles, and I’m not even a big fan of oreo cookies. Put ’em in truffle form and look out! My favorites are the mint oreo truffles. So good!
Oh gosh….I make these all the time….they are sooooo good. I also make them with nutter butter cookies for a peanut butter ball yummmm
Wow! cute clever and very tasty, I think I will have my daughter make these for Christmas Eve. She will be so excited to make “truffles” like Mom’s but much easier. Thanks for sharing the great idea.
These snowball truffles look divine. Rich, dark, sticky – the ultimate Christmas treat I think :)
yum- just had these last week! can’t wait to make more for christmas eve!
Yum, those look absolutely delicious and so tempting!
These are beautiful and sound perfect for our family Christmas party. =)
I have been wanting to make these forever! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I can’t wait to try these and many of the other yummy (and beautiful) things on your site.
wow I just made these two days ago! what a coincidence.
yours look lovely!