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Vanilla Oreo balls are your go-to snack when you want something fancy without heating up your kitchen. With only Golden Oreos, cream cheese, and white chocolate, you can make these treats in half an hour. It's easy - smash the cookies, stir in cream cheese, shape into balls, and coat with melted white chocolate. They're soft inside with a crunchy chocolate coating, and you can jazz them up with colorful sprinkles or extra cookie bits. They're wonderful for hot summer get-togethers when baking isn't an option, or during the busy holidays when you need a fast but wow-worthy dessert.
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Updated on Sat, 29 Mar 2025 21:43:38 GMT
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Bite-sized delights that elevate regular cookies into fancy treats, these Golden Oreo Truffles mix creamy centers with smooth white chocolate coating. They're small but pack a big punch of sweetness, making them just right for fancy events or when you want something extra nice just because.

I always make these little treats during the holidays to give away. It's so fun watching people realize they aren't from a store! At my niece's birthday, everyone gobbled them up before we even got to the cake!

Carefully Chosen Key Components

  • Golden Oreos: Go for new packages since old cookies can mess up your texture.
  • Cream Cheese: Stick with regular Philadelphia for maximum creaminess - the light stuff has too much water.
  • White Chocolate: Better brands like Ghirardelli or Lindt melt way smoother than cheap options.
  • Extra Toppings: Grab some fun sprinkles, crushed cookie bits, or shiny edible sparkles for pretty finishing.

Step-by-Step Making Process

Step 1: Mixing Your Foundation
Crush cookies until they're completely broken down. Add softened cream cheese bit by bit while mixing until you get a nice, smooth dough. Check if it's ready by squeezing some - it should stick together but not to your fingers.
Step 2: Getting the Size Right
Grab a small cookie scoop to make even balls. Shape each scoop by hand, put them on parchment paper, and chill them for 30 minutes until they're firm.
Step 3: Adding the Outer Layer
Slowly melt white chocolate using a double boiler or short microwave bursts. Drop each ball in using a fork, let extra chocolate drip off, and place back on the paper. Add decorations right away before the chocolate hardens.
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I found out last Christmas that leaving the shaped balls in the fridge overnight made them taste better and made the chocolate coating part way easier. Now I always do it this way.

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Everyone knows me for bringing these treats to family get-togethers now. That mix of soft inside and crisp chocolate outside feels so good in your mouth that nobody can stop at just one. I've learned to always make extra - some for giving away and plenty for all the "taste testing" that happens at home!

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make these treats ahead for later?
Sure thing, they stay fresh in the fridge up to a week, or you can freeze them for up to 2 months in a sealed container.
→ Why shouldn't I use white chocolate chips for the outer layer?
White chocolate chips have additives that stop them from melting nicely. Go for good quality white chocolate bars or melting discs instead.
→ Is it okay to swap in classic Oreos for the Golden ones?
Totally! This method works just fine with any type of Oreo cookie.
→ Why must the cream cheese be warm before mixing?
Warm cream cheese mixes way better with the cookie pieces, so you won't get chunks in your finished balls.
→ What's the best way to keep these treats fresh?
Put them in a sealed container in your fridge. Take them out about 10 minutes before you want to eat them.

Simple Golden Cookie Balls

These smooth vanilla Oreo balls mix smashed cookies with cream cheese, covered in white chocolate for a quick no-heat goodie that's a crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes
By: Amelia

Category: Cookies and Bars

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 28 Servings (28 truffles)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Main Components

01 1 package Golden Oreos (14.3 oz/405g)
02 8 oz softened cream cheese (1 cup/225g), left out until room temp
03 White chocolate bars or melting discs (2½ cups/437g), not the chip variety

→ Topping Ideas

04 Fun sprinkles or smashed Oreo bits for the finishing touch

Instructions

Step 01

Grind your Golden Oreos in a food processor till they're all crumbly. Toss in your room temp cream cheese and keep blending until it's all mixed together smoothly. Wipe down the sides a few times to make sure everything gets combined.

Step 02

Take spoonfuls of the mix and roll them between your hands to create small balls. Set each one on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Stick them in the fridge for about 20 minutes to firm up. The freezer works too if you're short on time.

Step 03

Melt about half your white chocolate in the microwave running at half power. Stir it every half minute until it's smooth. Grab two forks to dunk each cold truffle, cover it all over, then put it back on the parchment. Quickly add your toppings before the chocolate hardens.

Step 04

After you've dipped and topped all your truffles, put them back in the fridge for around 5 minutes until the outer chocolate layer gets completely firm.

Notes

  1. No food processor? Just smash the Oreos in a plastic bag using a rolling pin, then stir in cream cheese manually
  2. Stick with good white chocolate bars or melting discs for coating, regular white chips won't work right

Tools You'll Need

  • Food processor (or plastic bag with rolling pin)
  • Cookie sheets
  • Parchment sheets
  • Tablespoon or small cookie scoop
  • Pair of forks for chocolate dipping

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Has wheat from the Oreos
  • Contains milk products (cream cheese and white chocolate)
  • Might have soy depending on the Oreos you buy

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 166
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 18 g
  • Protein: 2 g