Oreo Truffles

Since it is close to Christmas, I have been cooking for different parties and events. This recipe is one I got last year, but made for the first time last weekend. They were a wonderful hit at the reception after our church's Christmas cantata and the next day at work.

I'm not sure who should get credit for this recipe. I got it from a friend, and I have also seen it posted on a few of the food boards. So, thanks to someone out there for inventing yet another delicious and decadent treat.

So, without further ado, here they are...

Oreo Truffles

18-20 oz. bag of Oreo cookies
8 oz. block of cream cheese
12 oz. bittersweet chocolate
1 t. solid vegetable shortening


Crush Oreos in food processor. Add cream cheese and process well. Form mixture into a ball and chill until firm (at least 1 hour - I made my dough the night before and formed the balls the next morning.)

Roll into truffle sized balls. Note: A melon baller or small cookie dough scoop works well for this task. Place on parchment lined cookie sheets.

Place truffle balls in freezer and let harden (I left mine in the freezer for about 30-45 minutes. It seemed to help during the dipping phase.)

Melt chocolate and shortening together using your favorite method- double boiler, microwave or, do like I did and use a Chocolate Heaven Deluxe Fondue and Candy Making pot. For $14.99, it was well worth the investment in the time it saved me by keeping the chocolate the perfect temperature for dipping. (And, for those wondering, I don't get a commission for endorsing it.) Whatever way you choose to melt your chocolate, you will need to keep it warm enough for dipping without scorching it.

Once the chocolate is at dipping consistency, remove truffles from freezer and dip into chocolate. Set truffles back on parchment lined cookie sheets.

Refrigerate truffles to harden.


Makes approximately 4 dozen.