Name: Oreo Football Truffles Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (14.3 ounce) package Oreo cookies (33 cookies, not Thins or Double Stuffed); 8 ounces brick-style full-fat cream cheese, softened; 16 ounces chocolate almond bark or chocolate melting wafers; 1/4 cup white chocolate or white candy melts

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Introduction

These Oreo Football Truffles are a fun and delicious treat perfect for game day or any celebration. Creamy, chocolatey, and shaped like little footballs, they’re sure to impress both kids and adults alike.

Several small, football-shaped chocolates are arranged across three white bowls and plates. Each chocolate football has a smooth, dark brown outer layer with white icing details that mimic the laces on a football. The chocolates on the main white plate rest on a bed of bright green shredded coconut, resembling grass. Surrounding the main plate are whole chocolate sandwich cookies stacked in groups and more football chocolates placed on top. The setting is on a white marbled surface with a soft, bright light highlighting the texture and details of each item. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 (14.3 ounce) package of Oreo cookies (33 cookies; not Thins or Double Stuffed)
8 ounces brick-style full-fat cream cheese (softened)
16 ounces chocolate almond bark or chocolate melting wafers
1/4 cup white chocolate or white candy melts

Instructions

Step 1: Use a food processor to blend the Oreos into fine crumbs. If you don’t have a food processor, place the cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Step 2: In a large bowl, mix the Oreo crumbs and softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until fully blended. The mixture should be smooth and easy to roll.
Step 3: Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of the mixture and roll them into ovals, then gently pinch the ends to shape them into footballs. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 4: Freeze the shaped truffles for 20-30 minutes to firm up before dipping.
Step 5: Melt the almond bark according to the package instructions. Dip each truffle in the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off, then place them back on the parchment-lined sheet.
Step 6: Melt the white chocolate or candy melts and transfer them to a piping bag or a small zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe laces onto each truffle to complete the football look.
Step 7: Let the truffles sit until the chocolate is fully set. To speed this up, place them in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. Once firm, they’re ready to serve.

Tips & Variations

Use regular Oreo cookies for the best texture and flavor; Thins or Double Stuffed varieties can alter the consistency.
For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract when mixing the cream cheese and Oreo crumbs.
Try using milk or dark chocolate almond bark instead of almond bark for a different chocolate flavor.
If you don’t have a piping bag, a toothpick can help create the white chocolate laces with precision.

Storage

Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Before serving, allow them to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly. They can also be frozen for up to one month; thaw in the fridge before serving.

How to Serve

A white bowl is filled with football-shaped chocolate balls with smooth, shiny brown chocolate coating and white icing stitched lines on top to resemble football laces. One chocolate ball in the center is cut in half, revealing a dense, dark brown, crumbly chocolate cake inside. The bowl is placed on a green shredded decoration and the background has a soft focus of similar chocolate balls. The surface under the setup is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of cookies instead of Oreos?

Oreos provide the classic flavor and texture for these truffles, but you can experiment with similar sandwich cookies. Keep in mind, the flavor and consistency may differ.

What if I don’t have almond bark or melting wafers?

You can substitute with good-quality milk or dark chocolate chips, but be sure to melt them gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts to avoid burning.