Oreo Bat Truffles Halloween (View Print Version)

Chocolate-dipped Oreo balls, crafted with candy eyes and wings for festive Halloween gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Truffle Base

01 - 36 Oreo cookies (regular, not Double Stuf)
02 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

→ Coating & Decoration

03 - 12 ounces semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped or chips
04 - 20 mini Oreo cookies, for wings
05 - 40 candy eyes
06 - Black or dark brown decorating gel (optional)

# Method:

01 - Place Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form.
02 - Add softened cream cheese and blend until a cohesive, sticky dough forms.
03 - Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
04 - Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
05 - Dip each truffle ball into melted chocolate, using a fork to lift and tap off excess. Return to the parchment-lined sheet.
06 - Gently press two separated mini Oreo halves (cream removed) into the sides of each truffle as wings.
07 - Place two candy eyes onto each truffle before the coating sets. Optionally, use decorating gel for additional features.
08 - Refrigerate truffles for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate coating.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required
  • Kid-friendly and delightfully cute
  • Perfect activity for holidays or themed parties
  • Just a few simple supermarket ingredients
02 -
  • Truffles are easy to make ahead and store in the fridge for several days
  • This treat is nut-free if you check your labels
  • Enlist help for assembly it is even more fun with a group
03 -
  • Leave your cream cheese out for thirty minutes before using so it blends smoothly.
  • Use a cookie scoop for perfect truffle balls every time.
  • Be sure to assemble wings and eyes while the chocolate coating is still sticky so they really stay put.
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