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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!!

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Oreo Truffles (Snowballs)

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  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 25 -30 truffles 1x
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Everyone will love this Oreo Truffles (Snowballs) recipe! A fun and easy to make and visually appealing chocolate-y treat!

Ingredients

Scale

  • 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

  1. 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.)
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

posted on December 19, 2009 by Ali

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17 comments on “Oreo Truffles (Snowballs)”

  1. karen December 19, 2009 @ 6:35 pm Reply

    wow I just made these two days ago! what a coincidence.

    yours look lovely!

  2. Laura December 19, 2009 @ 8:25 pm Reply

    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.

  3. Erica December 19, 2009 @ 11:48 pm Reply

    These are beautiful and sound perfect for our family Christmas party. =)

  4. Katie December 20, 2009 @ 1:29 am Reply

    Yum, those look absolutely delicious and so tempting!

  5. natalie December 20, 2009 @ 8:27 am Reply

    yum- just had these last week! can’t wait to make more for christmas eve!

  6. Lucy December 20, 2009 @ 3:50 pm Reply

    These snowball truffles look divine. Rich, dark, sticky – the ultimate Christmas treat I think :)

  7. Kristina Wolter December 20, 2009 @ 4:11 pm Reply

    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.

  8. Alesea December 21, 2009 @ 7:46 am Reply

    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

  9. michelle December 21, 2009 @ 7:14 pm Reply

    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!

  10. kskull June 28, 2010 @ 9:01 am Reply

    Mine were yummy! https://whiterabbitisme.wordpress.com/2010/05/10/oreo-truffles/

  11. Kira July 22, 2010 @ 11:24 am Reply

    Oh MAN yum. I’ve been wanting to make these so bad…Christmas may have to come early…

  12. Jessica December 2, 2011 @ 12:47 pm Reply

    I LOVE to make these!!! Last year I made mocha truffles! I put Starbucks micro blend I to the crushed Oreo mix and topped them off with a chocolate covered espresso bean! Um…YUM!!!

  13. Darlene July 29, 2012 @ 10:20 am Reply

    I’m so making these

  14. Sarah December 20, 2012 @ 8:37 pm Reply

    i have never had or heard of these until i found ur site, i’ve made like 10 of your dessert recipes, these were first…my only question is: Due to the cream cheese, do these need to be refridgerated before serving? i’m putting these into tins for a few friends for Christmas…haven’t tried one yet…but i have gotten nothing but ‘mmm themsme ammre mmsmo mmgommmmmod’ which i’m assuming is a compliment lol

  15. Krista February 4, 2015 @ 9:09 am Reply

    For a recent dinner party, my daughter and I made these, along with pecan pie truffles and peanut butter truffles. These were definitely the easiest to make, and most picked it as their favorite. We dipped them in milk chocolate and drizzled with white.

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FAQs

What are Oreo snowballs? ›

Crush the oreos really well and mix with cream cheese (can use blender or mixer.). Roll into walnut size balls. Chill for at least 1 hour. Melt the almond bark in microwave. Dip chilled balls into melted almond bark and set up on wax paper.

Do Oreo truffles need to be refrigerated? ›

Tempered chocolate should not be refrigerated, and these Oreo balls must be refrigerated. Let the chocolate cool down for about 5 minutes. Otherwise it will melt the cold filling. Dip the Oreo truffles.

Can Oreo truffles be frozen? ›

If you leave them on the counter, the chocolate will get soft. You want to make sure they are chilled until ready to serve. The Oreo balls will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. You can also freeze the Oreo balls for up to 2 months.

What are Oreo balls made of? ›

Oreo Balls Ingredients
  • Oreos: Of course, you'll need Oreos! ...
  • Cream cheese: A block of cream cheese lends tons of tangy richness. ...
  • Baking chocolate: This Oreo ball cookie recipe calls for semi-sweet baking chocolate, but you can use dark or white baking chocolate if you prefer.
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What is the white stuff in the Oreo called? ›

Crème filling contains small bits of Oreo cookie wafer.

Can Oreo truffles sit out? ›

Yes, Oreo Truffles need to be refrigerated because they contain cream cheese which can spoil. According to the FDA, cream cheese should not be left out longer than 2 hours.

How long can Oreo truffles stay at room temp? ›

These Oreo cookie balls will last for 3 days at room temperature, 1 week in the refrigerator, and 2 months in the freezer. How many calories are in an Oreo ball?

Can you freeze a truffle? ›

If you want to keep your truffles longer, it's best to freeze them . To freeze truffles and prevent them from becoming soft when consumed, place them unwashed , vacuum-packed in the freezer and grate them frozen into the preparation on the day of consumption.

Why are my Oreo balls cracking? ›

These truffles need to be frozen briefly (15 minutes) before dipping. I've found that if you freeze them much longer than that the chocolate tends to crack and break away from the Oreo ball interior as it sets (a problem I've also noticed with my cake pops!).

How to thaw Oreo truffles? ›

Because Oreo balls are kept cold in the fridge, they last for 2-3 weeks in an airtight container. If you want to get a jumpstart on holiday baking, you can make these 3 months in advance and freeze them. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

How to ship Oreo balls? ›

These Oreo truffles can be shipped, but it does require some extra materials. Most bakers who ship their treats prefer to use a cooler lined with ice packs, which is then placed in a cushioned/lined shipping box.

Can an Oreo melt? ›

Our heat resistant packaging will include insulated packaging materials and ice-gel pack to keep your gift cool and delicious. Temperatures above 75 degrees and sunny areas typically will cause your fudged covered OREO cookies to melt. We strongly urge you to be careful when you are ordering heat-sensitive items.

Why are my Oreo balls greasy? ›

Why are my oreo balls oily? This could mean that you used a little too much cream cheese or the balls aren't cold enough. When you roll them with your hands it melts the balls slightly and causes the oils from the cream cheese to seep out.

What are snowballs made of? ›

A sno-ball is a confection made with finely shaved ice and flavored sugar syrup. Commonly confused with the snow cone, the ice of a sno-ball is fine and fluffy; while a snow cone's ice is coarse, crunchy, and granular.

What are snowballs candy? ›

Look no further for the perfect holiday candy than CADBURY Mini Snowballs candy. These premium milk chocolate snowballs are coated with crisp sugar shells in seasonal red, green and white colors, making them the perfect addition to Christmas stockings, winter candy bowls, Christmas tree presents and seasonal décor.

What are snowballs chocolate? ›

SNOWBALLS THAT MELT IN YOUR MOUTH!

Soft marshmallow fully coated in chocolate flavoured sprinkled with coconut. Snowball 30g. 8 pack (12 per case) 6 pack (20 per case) 4 pack (12 or 36 per case)

What is the Oreo thing at Mcdonald's? ›

560 Cal. 560 Cal. A sweet treat made with rich chocolate flavor, a hint of coffee and OREO® Cookie Pieces.

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