Easy OREO Truffles for Kids

November 17, 2009 · 21 Comments

This week I am going to highlight some yummy gifts.

We are extra lucky to have Sandy, from the Reluctant Entertainer, here sharing a delicious recipe for Oreo Truffles. You will want to check out her new site. It has been totally re-done and looks fabulous. Also, if you are a subscriber or want to subscribe she has a new feed.

Sandy writes….

I Love Oreo Truffles. They’re so easy for kids to get into the kitchen and to help make!

Kids can use their own creativity by adding different flavors and decorations – to make their very own truffles! My daughter, Abby, just whipped up a batch this past weekend and had a ball decorating them herself. I think she has the recipe memorized now!

Remember it’s not about perfection

I didn’t stand over my daughter making sure these truffles turned out perfectly round, or that they were dipped exactly right. She had success in making them her own, and I will say it got a little messy!

What a delicious tasty treat to give away to teachers, grandparents or even neighbors!

OREO Truffles

18 oz. package of OREO Cookies

8 oz. package of Cream Cheese, softened

16 oz. Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted

(I doubled the recipe using ½ fat-free and ½ regular cream cheese. I also used dark chocolate, which I bought in the bulk section at Winco grocery store.)

Mix cream cheese and crushed (fine crumbs) Oreo cookies together

Roll dough into 1 inch balls, putting on wax or parchment paper

Refrigerate for 30 minutes

Dip balls, using toothpicks or a spoon, into melted chocolate (use double broiler or microwave on 50%)

Refrigerate another 30 minutes until chocolate hardens

Anyway we can help our kids to be successful in giving it is encouraged in my home – and it usually is centered on food!

Decorate and Devour! Or package them up and give them away!

You might be interested in these other edible gifts ideas.

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21 Responses to “Easy OREO Truffles for Kids”

#1 Kim November 17, 2009, 7:58 am

Yummy! I love making Oreo Truffles, but instead of covering them in chocolate or dark chocolate, I use white chocolate or candy coating. They are so rich, but people love them!
#2 Diana November 17, 2009, 9:00 am

This is one of my favorite little treats, and so fun to have kids help with!
#3 an encourager November 17, 2009, 9:11 am

These spell ‘Christmas’ treats’!!!!
#4 Anjie B. November 17, 2009, 9:33 am

These are some of my favorite treats to eat, but I’ve never thought about letting the kids help. Maybe this year I’ll see if they want to decorate them for me!
#5 Sarah November 17, 2009, 12:24 pm

I love making these – they are so easy and yummy. Thanks for the great ideas to get the kids involved.
#6 anh November 17, 2009, 1:33 pm

i make these every xmas. they are so easy and so yummy. its always a hit!
#7 Aimee November 17, 2009, 1:54 pm

These sound really good. I know my girls will have a ball making them.
#8 Miss Paula November 17, 2009, 2:32 pm

My hubby made these last year and they were awesome!!! I give this 5 stars!
#9 jenjen November 17, 2009, 2:39 pm

I have been meaning to make those for a while. My kids would love it!

XOOX
Jen
#10 maythi November 17, 2009, 3:44 pm

these are some of our absolute favorites! never thought of letting my girls help either – great idea! thanks for reminding me of this yummy treat!
#11 Julie November 17, 2009, 7:40 pm

stupid question – but when you crush the oreo cookies, do you use the entire oreo, or scape off the white yummy centers and use only the chocolate cookie part???
#12 April H November 17, 2009, 7:59 pm

That is totally not a stupid question because I was wondering the same thing!
#13 KLM November 17, 2009, 9:44 pm

My girlfriend made these for my daughter’s birthday and the young teenage girls loved them – used white chocolate (candy) coating drizzled with dark chocolate and they were lovely and sweet!
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#15 Kat December 3, 2009, 1:56 am

Hmm… so, anyone know if we are supposed to leave the white cream part of the oreo in the truffles?
#16 cindylouh December 3, 2009, 7:18 am

Yes, leave the white cream in the oreo. All you need to do is crush them up!
#17 suzanne December 10, 2009, 11:12 pm

I made these with my four-year-old daughter and almost three-year-old son. It was so fun and easy! My son only wanted to pour sprinkles on them but we were all together and that made the truffles even more delicious! I even served them to my book club this month and they were a hit!
#18 Grace January 31, 2010, 1:33 am

These were a hit, especially with my mom & brother.
Thank you for sharing, (:
#19 Tammie August 19, 2010, 5:55 am

My daughter made these for her sisters bridal shower and they were a very big hit. Love them
#20 Christina Reed October 19, 2010, 8:47 am

My family and I love these. I have even made them to take to Church meals. If we have any leftovers to take home, there isn’t much!
#21 Vanessa Ortiz November 29, 2011, 5:25 pm

I tried chocolate covered oreos last year for Christmas, and i think i’ll try these this year. I’m also thinking… mint Oreos would be so good in this recipe too!

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