Name: Nutella Oreo Cookie Truffles Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 Oreo cookies; ½ cup Nutella; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 10 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers (or 2 cups melted semisweet chocolate chips); 3-4 additional Oreo cookies, pulverized for garnish

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Introduction

These Nutella Truffles are a delightful blend of creamy hazelnut spread, cream cheese, and crunchy Oreo cookies, all coated in rich dark chocolate. They’re perfect for a sweet treat or special occasion dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make at home.

A square white plate with a light blue speckled design holds thirteen round chocolate-covered balls arranged in a loose cluster. Each ball is smooth and shiny, with a light brown chocolate coating topped by small dark cookie crumbs scattered on the surface. The plate is decorated with more dark crushed cookie crumbs, creating a rough textured layer on and around the balls. One of the balls is cut in half, revealing a dense, dark chocolate cookie filling inside. In the background, broken chocolate sandwich cookies with white filling are placed on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

24 Oreo cookies
½ cup Nutella
6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
10 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers (or 2 cups melted semisweet chocolate chips)
Optional: 3-4 additional Oreo cookies, pulverized for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Using a food processor, pulse the Oreo cookies until they become very fine crumbs. Alternatively, crush them in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin, making sure the crumbs are finely ground.
Step 2: In a large bowl or using a mixer, stir together the softened cream cheese and Nutella until fully combined and smooth.
Step 3: Add the fine Oreo crumbs to the Nutella mixture, stirring well to combine. Be sure to pause occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl for even mixing.
Step 4: Roll the mixture into approximately 1-tablespoon-sized balls. Place them on a wax-paper-lined cookie sheet. If the mixture is too soft to roll, refrigerate it for 10–15 minutes first.
Step 5: Transfer the cookie sheet with rolled balls to the freezer and freeze for 15 minutes to firm up.
Step 6: Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate wafers in the microwave according to the package instructions, stirring until smooth.
Step 7: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate. A helpful method is to rest the truffle on a butter knife blade, spoon melted chocolate evenly over it, and then slide it back onto the wax paper. If desired, immediately sprinkle with the pulverized Oreo garnish.
Step 8: Return the dipped truffles to the refrigerator and allow the chocolate coating to harden before serving.
Step 9: Store any uneaten truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Tips & Variations

For extra crunch, add chopped nuts into the filling mixture before rolling the balls.
You can substitute cream cheese with mascarpone for a richer texture.
Use white chocolate for dipping and garnish with freeze-dried raspberries for a colorful twist.
If you don’t have a food processor, crush the Oreos in a sealed bag using a heavy rolling pin or meat mallet carefully.

Storage

Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. When ready to enjoy, allow them to sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. These truffles can also be frozen for up to one month; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

How to Serve

The image shows eight round chocolate balls placed on small pieces of light beige parchment paper, laid out on a white plate with a turquoise green inner surface. Each chocolate ball has a smooth, glossy milk chocolate layer with small black cookie crumbs sprinkled on top, giving a textured finish. The turquoise plate is positioned on a white marbled surface. In the background, there is a blurred jar of Nutella and a clear glass bowl filled with dark chocolate sandwich cookies. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of cookie besides Oreos?

Yes, you can substitute Oreos with any chocolate sandwich cookies or sturdy chocolate cookies, but keep in mind this will alter the flavor and texture slightly.

Is it necessary to refrigerate the mixture before rolling?

Refrigerating the mixture is helpful if it feels too soft or sticky to roll. Cooling it for 10–15 minutes firms it up and makes the rolling process much easier.