Ingredients:
- 1 (14.3 oz) package Oreo Cookies (about 400 grams, including filling)
- 8 oz (225 grams) Full-Fat Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
- 16 oz (450 grams) Chocolate Melting Wafers or Chips (Milk or Dark)
- 1 tsp Coconut Oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for thinning chocolate)
- 2 Tbsp Reserved finely crushed Oreo crumbs (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened. Place the entire package of Oreo cookies into a food processor and process until very fine crumbs form, similar to sand.
- Remove and set aside approximately 2 tablespoons of the fine crumbs for garnish. Add the softened cream cheese to the remaining cookie crumbs in the food processor.
- Process until the mixture is fully combined and forms a sticky dough ball that pulls away from the sides. Transfer the dough to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Use a 1-inch cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough, quickly rolling portions into uniform balls. Place them onto the prepared sheets.
- Transfer the baking sheets to the freezer for a minimum of 15 minutes (up to 30) to harden the truffle balls completely before dipping.
- Melt the chocolate wafers/chips and coconut oil (if using) gently, either in a double boiler or in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy. Do not overheat.
- Working in small batches, remove the frozen truffle balls from the freezer. Submerge one ball completely in the melted chocolate, lifting it out and tapping gently to remove excess coating.
- Immediately place the dipped truffle onto the parchment paper and sprinkle with the reserved Oreo crumbs. Repeat until all truffles are coated.
- Return the dipped truffles to the refrigerator and allow them to set for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate coating is completely firm and snaps when touched.