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Oreo Football Truffles

Oreo Football Truffles

Get ready to score big with these irresistible Oreo Football Truffles – a simple yet show-stopping sweet treat that's perfect for game days, parties, or just satisfying a serious chocolate craving. This recipe transforms humble Oreos and cream cheese into bite-sized football-shaped delights that are as fun to make as they are to devour, offering a fantastic homemade alternative to store-bought confections.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 36 cookies Oreo cookies finely crushed (about 3 cups of crumbs)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening optional, but helps achieve a smoother coating
  • Royal icing or melted dark chocolate for stitching (optional)

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Rolling Pin
  • Zip-top bag
  • Spatula
  • - Baking Sheet
  • - Parchment Paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Dipping tool
  • Piping bag

Method
 

  1. Open your package of Oreo cookies. Place the cookies in a food processor and pulse until they are finely ground into crumbs. Alternatively, you can place them in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin until you achieve a fine crumb consistency. You'll need approximately 3 cups of Oreo crumbs.
    36 cookies Oreo cookies
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and the finely crushed Oreo crumbs. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or your hands until the mixture is well combined and forms a cohesive dough-like consistency. Ensure there are no streaks of cream cheese remaining.
    36 cookies Oreo cookies, 8 ounces cream cheese
  3. Take small portions of the Oreo mixture (about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons) and roll them between your palms to form small, oval football shapes. Aim for a consistent size for even coating and appealing presentation. Arrange the shaped truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Place the baking sheet with the shaped truffles into the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes. This chilling step is crucial as it will firm up the truffles, making them much easier to dip in chocolate without losing their shape.
  5. While the truffles are chilling, prepare your chocolate coating. Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the vegetable shortening (if using) to help create a smoother, glossier coating. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
    2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
  6. Remove the chilled truffles from the refrigerator. Using two forks or a dipping tool, dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Gently tap off any excess chocolate back into the bowl.
  7. Carefully place the chocolate-coated truffles back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. You can swirl the excess chocolate off one side with a toothpick to create a more artisanal look if desired.
  8. Once the chocolate coating has started to set but is not completely hardened, use a piping bag filled with royal icing or melted dark chocolate to draw a "lace" line down the center of each truffle, mimicking the stitching on a football. You can also add vertical lines on either side of the lace for extra detail.
    Royal icing or melted dark chocolate
  9. Let the Oreo Football Truffles sit at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the chocolate coating is completely firm. This usually takes about 15-30 minutes, depending on your room temperature.

Notes

Refrigerate for up to 10-14 days. Freeze for up to 2-3 months.
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