Oreo Football Truffles
These Oreo Football Truffles are a fun and easy treat for game day. Made with just a few ingredients, they have a rich chocolate coating and a soft, creamy center. Serve them at your next tailgate or football party, and watch them disappear fast.
Easy Football Oreo Truffles
I have a confession to make: This recipe is the same as my Classic Oreo Balls Recipe, just shaped a little differently. But honestly, these football-shaped truffles are extra cute, making them even more fun for football season.
If you’ve made my original version before, you already know how easy they are to put together. I think these would be awesome made with Peanut Butter Oreos, too. The chocolate and peanut butter combo would be a total win!
I love that these are bite-sized, making them the perfect sweet addition to my Super Bowl party food spread. No need for plates or forks—just grab and snack while watching the big game.
Ingredients
- Oreo cookies – The base of the truffles, crushed into fine crumbs to create a rich, chocolatey center.
- Cream cheese – Binds the cookie crumbs together and gives the filling a smooth, creamy texture. Use full-fat, brick-style cream cheese.
- Chocolate almond bark – Coats the truffles in a glossy chocolate shell.
- White chocolate chips or white candy melts – Used for piping the football laces to complete the look. The candy melts will have a brighter ‘white’ color, while white chocolate will have a slight yellow tint.
Making the Oreo Truffles Recipe
- Crush the Oreos – Use a food processor to blend the whole Oreo cookies into fine crumbs (do not remove the cream filling). If you don’t have a food processor, place the cookies in a large ziptop bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Mix the filling – In a large bowl, mix the Oreo crumbs and softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until thoroughly blended. The mixture should be smooth and easy to roll.
- Shape into footballs – Scoop one tablespoon of the truffle mixture and roll them into ovals, then gently shape each one into a football by slightly pinching the ends. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper.
- Chill – Freeze the shaped truffles for 20-30 minutes to firm up before dipping.
- Coat in chocolate – Melt the almond bark according to the package directions. Dip each truffle in the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off, then place them back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Add laces – 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.
- Set and serve – Let the truffles sit until the chocolate is fully set. You can speed this up by placing them in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. Once firm, they’re ready to serve!
Variations and Substitutions
- Different Oreo flavors – Try using Peanut Butter Oreos, Golden Oreos, or Mint Oreos for a fun flavor twist.
- Coating options – Swap the almond bark for semi-sweet chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate for a different look and taste.
Tips for Success
- Use regular Oreos – Not thin or Double Stuf. Use the whole cookie, including the cream filling, for the best texture and consistency.
- Crush Oreos into fine crumbs – A food processor works best, but if using a zip-top bag and rolling pin, make sure there are no large chunks to ensure a smooth texture.
- Use softened cream cheese – Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for easier mixing and a smooth filling.
- Use brick-style full-fat cream cheese – Tub–style whipped cream cheese contains too much water and won’t set correctly, so stick with brick cream cheese for the best results.
- Chill before dipping – Freezing the shaped truffles for at least 20-30 minutes helps them hold their shape when coating in chocolate.
- Work in batches – If the truffles soften while dipping, return some to the freezer while you coat a few at a time.
- Use a fork for dipping – Drop each truffle into the melted chocolate, coat it, then lift it out with a fork, tapping gently to remove excess chocolate.
- Thin the chocolate if needed – If the melted almond bark or chocolate is too thick, stir in a small amount of coconut oil or vegetable shortening to thin it out.
- Let chocolate set before piping laces – Make sure the coating is fully set before adding the laces to prevent smudging.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
The truffles can be frozen for up to three months. Allow the truffles to thaw in the refrigerator before enjoying.
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Oreo Football Truffles
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Freeze the shaped truffles for 20-30 minutes to firm up before dipping.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- The truffles can be frozen for up to three months. Allow the truffles to thaw in the refrigerator before enjoying.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand’s nutritional values to verify accuracy.