No-Bake Oreo Ghost Truffles

These truffles need no oven. Crushed Oreos are mixed with softened cream cheese and vanilla into a dough, rolled into 1-inch balls, chilled, dipped in melted white chocolate and finished with two mini chocolate chips each, which become the ghost eyes. The recipe makes 12 truffles and takes about 1 hour, nearly all of it chilling time.

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Active work is about 15 minutes. The rest is two 30-minute rests in the refrigerator, one to firm the balls before dipping and one to set the coating.

What Goes into the Truffles

• Oreo cookies (16): crushed into fine crumbs. Putting them in a zip-top bag and crushing them with a rolling pin works well.
• Cream cheese (8 ounces, softened): binds the crumbs and makes the center creamy. Soften it to room temperature, about 30 minutes out of the refrigerator, so it mixes into a smooth dough.
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon): rounds out the flavor.
• White chocolate chips (1 cup) and coconut oil (1 tablespoon): the coating. The coconut oil smooths the melted chocolate so it is easier to dip.
• Mini chocolate chips: two per truffle, for the eyes.

Mixing and Rolling

Mix the crumbs, cream cheese and vanilla with a spatula until a dough forms. It should be thick and hold together. Roll it into 1-inch balls with your hands and set them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Chill the balls for about 30 minutes. Do not shorten this step, because firm truffles keep their shape when dipped.

Dipping and Decorating

Melt the white chocolate chips with the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring in between until smooth. Dip each chilled truffle, let the excess drip off and return it to the parchment.

Press two mini chocolate chips onto each truffle before the white chocolate sets. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes to set the coating, and serve chilled.

Ways to Change Them

• Other cookies: peanut butter or mint sandwich cookies instead of Oreos.
• Edible glitter: sprinkle a little on top before the chocolate sets.
• Texture: mix finely chopped nuts or unsweetened coconut flakes into the dough.

What to Serve with Them

Fresh strawberries, raspberries or blackberries give a tart contrast to the creamy chocolate bites and add color to a dessert table. Hot chocolate or a cup of coffee, perhaps with a splash of heavy cream, goes well with them.

Time and Nutrition

Prep is 15 minutes and the card lists 0 minutes of cooking, with 1 hour in total. One truffle has about 150 calories, 8 grams of fat (5 grams saturated), 16 grams of carbohydrates, no fiber, 8 grams of sugar, 2 grams of protein and 50 milligrams of sodium.

FAQ

Can I make them ahead of time?

Yes. They can be made a day or two in advance and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you serve them.

How should leftovers be stored?

In an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best texture.

Can I use dairy-free cream cheese and chocolate?

Yes. Dairy-free cream cheese and dairy-free white chocolate chips are both available. Check the labels for added sugars.

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