Description
These Oreo Eyeball Truffles are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween or any monster-themed party. Made with crushed golden Oreos and creamy cream cheese, then coated in colorful candy melts and decorated with large candy eyes and sprinkles, they’re as delightful to eat as they are to look at. They require no baking and come together quickly, making them an easy and festive dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 19.1 ounces family-size package of golden Oreos
- ¾ package (8-ounce) cream cheese, room temperature
Decorations
- 12 ounce bag of colored candy melts
- ½ cup color-matching sprinkles
- 24 large candy eyes
Instructions
- Crush Oreos: Place the golden Oreos in a food processor and crush until they form fine crumbs.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: Add the room temperature cream cheese to the crumbs and pulse in the food processor until the mixture is well combined and forms a dough-like consistency.
- Form Truffles: Using a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll each portion into smooth balls.
- Chill Dough Balls: Place each truffle ball on a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes, or up to one hour, to allow them to firm up.
- Melt Candy Coating: When ready to decorate, melt the colored candy melts in a medium mixing bowl in the microwave. Heat for 45 seconds, stir well, then continue heating in 10-20 second increments, stirring after each, until smooth.
- Dip Truffles: Working in batches, dip each chilled truffle into the melted candy to fully coat it. Place dipped truffles on a fresh parchment-lined hard surface to set.
- Decorate: Immediately press a large candy eye onto the front of each truffle. Sprinkle the tops with color-matching sprinkles to mimic hair or other monster features.
- Set Coating: Allow the decorated truffles to set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until the candy coating hardens.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, serve your spooky Oreo eyeball truffles and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture and flavor.
- Freezing: Freeze the truffles in a freezer-safe container for 2-3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Cream Cheese: Use full-fat cream cheese for the best flavor and richness. Reduced fat cream cheese can be used but will be less rich.
- Crushing Without Processor: If you don’t have a food processor, place Oreos in a Ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin, including the filling.
- Candy Melts: Use any color or mix colors for the candy melts to create unique looks. White or dark chocolate melts can also be used.
- Decorations: Sprinkles of any color and shape can be used to customize your monster truffles.
- Alternative Eyes: If large candy eyes are unavailable, use smaller ones or craft your own by piping candy melts onto parchment and letting them set. Other candies like gummy worms or chocolate chips can be used to decorate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
