Ingredients:

  • 1 (14.3 oz) package (405 grams) Oreo Cookies (Original flavour), including the cream filling
  • 8 ounces (227 grams) Full Fat Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 12 ounces (340 grams) Melting Chocolate Wafers or good quality dark chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Coconut Oil or Vegetable Shortening (Optional)
  • Optional Garnishes (Crushed Oreos, sea salt, sprinkles, or cocoa powder), As needed

Instructions:

  1. Crush the Cookies: Place the entire package of Oreos (cookies and cream) into a food processor. Process until the mixture resembles fine, even crumbs.
  2. Reserve Garnish: Set aside about 2 tablespoons of the fine crumbs for the final topping, if desired.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add the softened cream cheese to the remaining crushed Oreos. Pulse or mix on low speed until the mixture is fully combined and holds together like a thick, sticky dough. Do not overmix.
  4. Chill (Initial Set): Transfer the mixture into a bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This firms the mixture, making it easier to handle.
  5. Roll the Balls: Using a small cookie scoop, portion the chilled dough into uniform 1-inch balls. Roll them lightly between your palms until smooth. Place the balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
  6. Chill (Crucial Set): Return the rolled balls to the refrigerator or freezer for another 60 minutes. They must be thoroughly cold to prevent the chocolate coating from melting them or developing cracks later.
  7. Melt the Chocolate: In a double boiler or using 30-second bursts in the microwave (stirring between each burst), melt the chocolate wafers until smooth. Stir in the optional coconut oil to improve fluidity.
  8. Dip the Truffles: Remove the cold Oreo balls from the fridge/freezer. Use a dipping tool to submerge one truffle completely into the melted chocolate. Tap the tool gently against the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip off.
  9. Set and Garnish: Place the coated truffle back onto the parchment paper. Immediately sprinkle with the reserved Oreo crumbs or other desired garnishes before the chocolate sets.
  10. Final Set: Allow the chocolate coating to fully harden. Store the finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.