Oreo Truffles Ornaments

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This easy Oreo Truffles Ornaments recipe makes the most adorable edible Christmas ornaments out of Oreo cookies, cream cheese, and chocolate candy melts, then dresses them up with mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, sprinkles, and red lace licorice.

This no-bake homemade truffle treat is so simple to prepare; they look festive for the holidays and are great for a Christmas cookie exchange.

Chocolate-Covered Oreo Truffle Ornaments

Our chocolate-covered Oreo Truffles Ornaments are the cutest bite-sized balls that easily upgrade a classic sandwich cookie into a deliciously decadent sweet treat.

This super simple recipe is similar to my original Oreo Balls recipe, but I’ve revised it as a fun craft idea so that they resemble Oreo cookie ornaments.

The base of these Christmas Oreo balls is a mix of crushed cookies combined with cream cheese and vanilla extract, then it’s rolled into an Oreo ornament shape, dipped in melted chocolate, and decorated with holiday sprinkles and candy.

With a soft, creamy Oreo cheesecake mixture in the middle and chocolate coating on the outside, these Christmas Oreo truffles are perfect for a holiday party or for giving as homemade gifts.

Why We Love This Oreo Ornament Christmas Balls Recipe

Quick and easy to make.
Only uses a handful of simple ingredients.
Combines the best bite of a cheesecake truffle with an Oreo cookie to create a deliciously decadent sweet treat.
A family-favorite finger food with a rich and creamy texture and a sweet and tangy taste.
Fun and festive activity to make with kids or project for playdates.
Perfect for a Christmas party, dessert platter, cookie exchange, or gift giving.

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Ingredients

Oreo cookies
Cream cheese
Vanilla extract
Green melting wafers
Red melting wafers
Crisco
Mini Reese Peanut Butter Cups
Christmas sprinkles
Licorice or red vine candy

Substitutions and Additions

Make It Minty: For a festive holiday feel, you can use 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract.
Customize Your Colors: You can use a variety of colored sprinkles to make Oreo balls for any holiday or celebration. Add rainbow sprinkles for a birthday-themed party; red and green sprinkles for Christmas; pink and red sprinkles for Valentine’s Day; pretty pale colors for Easter.
Choose Your Chocolate: You can use white chocolate, almond bark, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate disks to coat these chocolate-covered truffles. I prefer not to use chocolate chips because the chocolate doesn’t turn out as smooth.

Recommended Tools

Cookie sheet
Parchment paper
Mixing bowl
Hand mixer or stand mixer
Cookie scoop
Saucepan
Rubber spatula

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How to Make Oreo Truffles Ornaments

Make The Cookie Mixture: Cream together the Oreos, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Roll Until Round: Scoop the mixture and roll it into balls. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Melt The Chocolate: Add the melting wafers, one color at a time, to a bowl and place it over a pot of boiling water. Stir, add the Crisco, and continue stirring until smooth, silky, and fully melted. Remove from heat.
Dip And Decorate: Dip each truffle ball into the melted chocolate to completely coat. Top with an upside Reese’s Cup and sprinkles. Add a dollop of melted chocolate onto the Reese Cup and press a piece of licorice sticking from the candy.
Pro Tip: It’s best to start with one color at a time and place the baking sheet back inside the refrigerator while the other truffles are dipped and decorated.
Serve: Cool in the fridge for an additional 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Tip From Our Recipe Developer

For better results, thin your red vine candy or licorice by slicing it in half or quarters before cutting ½ inch pieces.
Pack the cookie scoop tight with the cookie dough mixture.
Use an electronic hand mixer or stand mixer to blend the truffle mixture together. This will produce the best results versus mixing by hand alone.
Colored melting wafers can be sold at a craft store.
If you use food coloring instead, be sure to use gel and not drops.
I prefer using full-fat cream cheese for this recipe because I think it gives these treats the most flavor and richness. Reduced fat would still work, but they may not be as rich tasting.

Storage

To Store: Store any leftover Oreo truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To Freeze: You can freeze the uncoated Oreo balls in the freezer in an airtight container, separated by wax paper to avoid them sticking to each other, for up to 2 months. Allow the Oreo balls to thaw, then coat and decorate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Oreo truffles need to be refrigerated?

Yes, Oreo truffles should be kept in the fridge until you serve them. I personally think they taste best when cold. However, they can be left at room temperature. According to the FDA, cream cheese can be left out at room temperature for up to 2 hours.

Can I use chocolate chips instead of melting wafers to coat my truffles?

Either candy wafer melts or almond bark is the best option to coat truffles because they create a smooth texture. However, if you choose to use chocolate chips, you will need to add 1 tbsp of coconut oil to each 8 oz of chocolate chips you’re melting for a smooth finish.

What is the best way to dip truffles in melted chocolate?

The best method to coat these balls in chocolate is to use a fork and gently tap any excess chocolate on the side of the bowl. I like to use a toothpick to remove the excess melted wafer from the bottom of the fork and then gently push the ball onto the baking sheet.

Can I freeze cheesecake bites?

Yes, in fact, these bites freeze really well! I like to freeze mine, uncoated, in a single layer on a baking sheet until frozen, and then place them in an airtight container. You can freeze them for up to 2 months and then thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before coating and decorating them.

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