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Oreo Cookie Halloween Truffles
Make festive Halloween Oreo Truffles with crushed cookies, cream cheese and candy melts—no baking required, perfect for spooky parties.
Halloween Oreo Truffles are bite-sized confectionery treats made by blending finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with softened cream cheese, shaping the mixture into balls, and enrobing them in a coating of melted chocolate or candy melts that is often tinted with festive orange and black hues. The truffles are typically decorated with holiday-themed sprinkles, candy eyes, or contrasting chocolate drizzles, creating a visually striking centerpiece for autumn gatherings. Favored for their rich, fudgy texture and straightforward, no-bake preparation, they serve as a popular make-ahead dessert for Halloween parties, classroom celebrations, or seasonal potlucks.
Oreo Cookie Halloween Truffles
You’ll need just three basic ingredients and a microwave to turn out a platter of these crowd-pleasers in under 30 minutes—no candy thermometer required. The finished truffles freeze well for a month, so you can prep them long before the doorbell rings and thaw as many as you need on party night.
Prep Time
35 minutes
35 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time
85 minutes
85 minutes
Ingredients
Halloween Oreo sandwich cookies (orange-creme filling) 36 cookies
- Full-fat cream cheese, softened 8 oz
- Orange candy melts (or orange-tinted almond bark) 12 oz
- Black candy melts (or black-tinted almond bark) 12 oz
- White candy melts, melted for decorative drizzle (optional but fun) 4 oz
- Refined coconut oil or vegetable shortening, for thinning melted coating 1–2 tbsp
- Candy eyeball decorations 24 pieces (optional)
- Halloween-themed sprinkles or nonpareils 2–3 tbsp (optional)
Method
Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper
- Pulse the Oreo cookies in a food processor until they become fine crumbs
- Transfer the crumbs to a medium bowl and set aside about a tablespoon for garnish
- Add the softened cream cheese to the crumbs and beat until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform
- Scoop out heaping teaspoons of the mixture and roll each portion between your palms to form compact balls
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart
- Freeze the baking sheet for roughly 30 minutes or until the balls feel very firm
- Add candy melts or chopped coating chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second bursts, stirring after each burst, until melted and silky
- Set a clean sheet of parchment paper on the counter for the coated truffles to cool
- Remove only a few chilled balls from the freezer at a time to keep the rest firm
- Drop one ball into the melted chocolate, roll it gently with a fork to cover all sides, then lift it out and tap off any excess coating
- Slide the coated ball onto the clean parchment paper and immediately decorate it with reserved cookie crumbs, sprinkles, or candy eyeballs before the coating sets
- Repeat the dipping and decorating process with the remaining chilled balls, reheating the coating for a few seconds whenever it starts to thicken
- Refrigerate the decorated truffles for at least 15 minutes or until the outer shell is completely hardened
- Store the finished Oreo Cookie Halloween Truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve
Nutrition (whole recipe)
Calories
6980 kcal Protein
66 g Fat
380 g Carbs
934 g Fiber
11 g Sugar
769 g
6980 kcal Protein
66 g Fat
380 g Carbs
934 g Fiber
11 g Sugar
769 g
Notes
Chef’s Note: Stir about 1 teaspoon of neutral coconut oil into each cup of melted chocolate to thin it—this makes dipping cleaner and leaves a glossy, crack-free shell. Keep half the formed centers in the freezer while you coat the others; the colder they are, the less they crumble into the chocolate. For a quick flavor switch, try pumpkin-spice or peanut-butter Oreos in place of the classic variety.
why this recipe
Halloween Oreo Truffles are a delightfully simple yet impressively festive treat that effortlessly elevates any spooky-season spread; their creamy, chocolate-coated centers capture the nostalgic flavor of classic sandwich cookies while the playful decorations invite endless creativity for kids and adults alike. Because the recipe relies on just a handful of pantry staples and requires no baking, it’s both time-saving and foolproof, yielding irresistibly rich, bite-sized sweets that look as though they came straight from a boutique confectioner. Whether you’re hosting a haunted gathering or need a crowd-pleasing dessert to share, these truffles strike the perfect balance between indulgence and convenience, ensuring you deliver a memorable homemade touch without the stress.
FAQs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these Halloween Oreo Truffles ahead of time and freeze them?
Yes—finished, fully coated Oreo truffles freeze beautifully for up to 1 month. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet to flash-freeze, then seal in an airtight container with parchment between layers; thaw in the refrigerator for an hour (or at cool room temperature for 15–20 minutes) before serving so the shells stay glossy and crack-free.
Can I use regular or differently flavored Oreos if the Halloween version isn’t available?
Absolutely. Any classic or flavored Oreo (pumpkin-spice, peanut-butter, mint, etc.) will work; the truffle texture and structure stay the same. Just choose candy-melt colors that complement the cookie filling if you still want a Halloween palette.
How can I keep the candy coating smooth and crack-free?
Stir about 1 teaspoon of neutral coconut oil or shortening into each cup of melted candy to loosen it, then keep the bowl warm so the coating stays fluid and glossy. Dip only a few well-chilled (but not rock-hard) centers at a time and let the finished truffles set on parchment at cool room temperature; the gentler temperature change prevents the shell from contracting and cracking.