Monster Oreo Truffles

5 from 2 votes

Monster Truffles are a great way to get into the Halloween spirit. These Oreo monster cookie truffles are perfect for a spooky party or just a sweet treat.

Prep Time30

Chilling15

Total Time45

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 174kcal

Author: Kelly Bloom

Equipment

Ingredients

36 Oreo Cookies
8 oz Cream Cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 oz Candy Melts about 4 to 6 oz each color
3 tablespoon Paramount Crystals to thin the melting candy wafers
Candy Eyes get small and large
Candy Sprinkles for cookies

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Instructions

Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs.
36 Oreo Cookies
In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed cookie crumbs, vanilla, and cream cheese until thoroughly mixed.
8 oz Cream Cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Use your hands to shape mixture into 24 balls; place on a tray and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 15 minutes.
Using three small mixing bowls, add 6 oz (half a bag) of each color of candy melts into a bowl. One color per bowl. Add a few tablespoons of Parmount Crystals, and microwave in short 30 second bursts, stirring in between microwave intervals. Remove when small pieces of candy wafer still remain, they will melt on their own as you stir them.
12 oz Candy Melts, 3 tablespoon Paramount Crystals
Dip balls in melted candy wafers; place in a single layer in a shallow parchment paper-lined pan. Scatter any candy sequins or jimmies now, if desired.
Press candy eyes in various spots on each Oreo truffle. Refrigerate 1 hour to set up. Store in covered containers in the refrigerator.
Candy Eyes

Notes

Pulse the Oreo cookies in two smaller sections. Let half of them be coarser than the other half, so your truffles will have some texture.
If you don't have Paramount Crystals, you can also use cocoa butter wafers.
Only microwave until the candy wafers are partially melted, stirring and retained heat will melt them the rest of the way.
If you over microwave the candy melts, they will 'seize' up. Use extra Paramount Crystals or cocoa butter wafers to save them by stirring them into the seized candy mass. Stir well with their retained heat. Do not microwave more!