Even simple Oreo cookies can be turned into decadent truffles with a fine white chocolate shell.
I told you already that Oreo cookies were widely available everywhere we went in Southeast Asia. I was already on a candy roll with the Banana Chocolate Truffles when I remembered something:
MY LATEST VIDEOSA while ago I had seen Heidi from Bits of Sunshine make cake pops from Oreo cookies and even shortbread cookies. That somehow was a revelation to me. I had never thought of using anything but crumbled cake to make cake pops. (And I have to admit, I am not a super huge fan of that mushy texture).
So I just had to try if I like the texture better with cookies – and indeed I do! The consistency is denser and almost chewy and I just LOVED them.
I was in Vietnam at the time I made these and didn’t feel like going on a crazy hunt to find popsicle sticks, so I made truffles instead of pops.
To make the truffles I first crushed the Oreo cookies. I didn’t have a food processor so I put them in a baggie and crushed them with a rolling pin, but it will be much quicker with a food processor. The Oreos should look like fine crumbs.
I mixed the crumbs with 3 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk, just because I had an open can and because I had seen Heidi do that with shortbread cookie pops. You can be creative with the binder you use. If you have some buttercream, use that or try flavored coffee creamer. Start with 1 tablespoon and add more as needed (it’s always easier to add than to take liquid away:)
Once the mixture resembled cookie dough in its consistency I rolled it into truffles. As a rule of thumb, one Oreo cookie will make about one 1-inch truffle. So 12 Oreos resulted in 12 truffles for me. I placed the truffles on a lined sheet and refrigerated them for about an hour. If you want to speed up the process, you can freeze them for 10 minutes or so.
Then I dipped the truffles in melted white chocolate (a fork is my favorite dipping tool) and drizzled some dark chocolate over the tops. Just because it is so warm in Vietnam, I kept the truffles in the fridge, but the sweetened condensed milk binder hardens quite a bit so I let them sit at room temperature before serving.
- 12 Oreo cookies
- 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk (or any kind of buttercream)
- 3.5 oz (100 g) white chocolate
- 2 squares dark chocolate for drizzling
- Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor into fine crumbs. Stir in sweetened condensed milk (or buttercream) until it has a cookie dough-like consistency.
- Roll the mixture into 12 truffles (1 cookies makes 1 truffles) and place on a lined baking sheet. Refrigerate truffles for about 1 hour or freeze for 10 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate on top of a double boiler or in the microwave. Dip the chilled Oreo truffles into the melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool. Place back onto the lined baking sheet.
- Melt a little bit of dark chocolate and drizzle over the White Chocolate Oreo Truffles.
- You can keep the truffles in the fridge but bring back to room temperature before serving. Truffles with sweetened condensed milk are quite hard when chilled.
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Belinda says
Do you use the WHOLE Oreo or do you scrape the filling out??? Seems like it will be too sweet with the filling…
Regina says
Yes the whole oreos. And yes, this is definitely a decadent treat!
Lucy says
I wish I never discovered this culinary delight! So quick and easy to make and even easier to eat! My family are going to love christmas this year!
Jessica Donnovan @ Catering Services says
Anything oreo is LOVE!
There’s this recipe I’ve seen in one restaurant here in my place. It’s a fried oreo ice cream on top of a brownie. It’s a bit of ala mode with a twist.
It tastes so good. OREO is LOVE!
I can’t imagine how RICH oreo’s maker is right now with a whole new flavor created because of the ever famous cookie.
Superbly rich I guess!
Thanks a lot!
Jessica
Regina says
I totally agree! I am in love with oreos. Brownies and oreos make a really good pair as well. The dessert you are describing sounds superb!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
You’re pretty awesome at this Oreo / no-bake thing. 🙂
This sounds incredible. Oreos and white chocolate… I just can’t.
Regina says
Haha…the things I do to make do 😉
Jacquee @ I Sugar Coat It! says
Love truffles! These are great for last minute treats and you just can’t go wrong with Oreos in my opinion. 🙂
Regina says
Absolutely! Oreos are never wrong 😀
Kathleen Richardson says
Delicious! I wonder if Nutella would work as a binder, too. Regina, I’m going to forward your recipe to Brenda at Sweet Simple Stuff ’cause she loves to make this type of goodie.
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff says
Thank you for sharing! I never thought of using sweetened condensed milk as a binder … genius 😉
Regina says
Thank you Brenda! It works great and my tastebuds like it better than buttercream 🙂
Regina says
Yes! Nutella sounds awesome. Thank you so much for passing these on 🙂
ashley - baker by nature says
Regina, these cookie truffles are kiiiiiiiilling me!!! I want!
Regina says
Haha…thanks Ashley!
Monet says
Beautiful truffles! My niece ADORES oreos, so I’m going to save this recipe for her birthday. She’ll be over the moon! Thank you for sharing!
Regina says
These are awesome for Oreo lovers! You are so sweet for making special treats for your niece’s birthday 🙂
Joanna @ Chic & Gorgeous Treats says
Wow! I missed making these truffles. It’s been a long time, but then I can never get the coating done nicely. It’s time for me to give another try. ♥ Jo
Regina says
Chocolate dipping can be so challenging. Good thing they always taste great no matter the look 😉