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    Vegan Oreo Truffles (With GF Option)

    Published: Oct 26, 2023 · Modified: Oct 21, 2024 by Jen Cardenas

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    If you're a fan of sweet treats and Oreos, you'll love these vegan Oreo truffles. They are creamy Oreo balls covered in rich chocolate. We love making them for holidays and get togethers and customizing the toppings.

    Plate of Oreo truffles with a red napkin.

    Chocolate dipped desserts seem fancier than regular desserts. And while they take a little more work (I wouldn't call them hassle free!), they are completely worth it. These are decadent and completely irresistible.

    For more chocolate dipping fun, vegan buckeyes combine peanut butter and melted chocolate and are a completely indulgent treat.

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love These
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Variations
    • Toppings
    • How To Make Vegan Oreo Truffles
    • Expert Tips
    • Gluten-Free Option
    • Storage and Recipe FAQs
    • More Vegan Desserts
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    Why You'll Love These

    • Perfect for parties: These truffles look pretty enough for any occasion and are a real crowd pleaser.
    • Bite sized decadent treat: They combine the beloved taste of Oreo cookies with the richness of vegan cream cheese and chocolate. It's a perfect blend of sweet and creamy.
    • A no-bake dessert: No bake desserts, like my chocolate coconut bars, are a great make ahead treat.
    • Customizable: Switch up the toppings to go with any holiday.  Orange sprinkles for Halloween or Thanksgiving, red or green sprinkles for Christmas, blue for Hanukah, pastel colors for Easter.

    If you're planning on making these for Christmas, serve them alongside my candy cane sugar cookies, Biscoff cookie butter cookies and chocolate peppermint cookies.

    Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients for Oreo truffles.
    • Oreos - Use original, not Double Stuf.
    • Dairy-free cream cheese - Any kind is fine.
    • Dairy-free chocolate chips - Any brand is fine.  I like using Trader Joe's chocolate chips which are accidentally vegan.
    • Coconut oil - You can also use vegetable shortening.  

    Please see the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and amounts needed.

    Variations

    • Coat the truffles with either dark chocolate or vegan white chocolate.
    • Use a flavored Oreo to change up the truffles.  For minty goodness, use mint Oreos instead of original.  For an added mint crunch, crush a candy cane and sprinkle on top of the truffles.

    Did you know that the majority of flavors of Oreos are vegan? These cookies are perfect to use in desserts like my vegan Oreo cupcakes, vegan kitchen sink brownies and my vegan Oreo peanut butter brownies.

    Toppings

    ​Get creative with toppings for these vegan Oreo truffles!  Some options are:

    • Sprinkles
    • Finely chopped nuts like peanuts or pecans
    • Oreos crushed into fine crumbs
    • Drizzled melted chocolate
    • Flaky sea salt
    • Crushed candy canes
    • Chopped candied ginger

    How To Make Vegan Oreo Truffles

    Food processor filled with Oreo crumbs.

    Step 1: First, place the Oreos in the food processor and pulse until they are in crumbs.

    Oreo crumbs mixed with cream cheese in a food processor.

    Step 2: Next, add in the vegan cream cheese (in chunks, not the whole block together) and vanilla extract to the Oreo cookie crumbs. Run the food processor until the Oreos and cream cheese are completely mixed and almost like a dough.

    Step 3: Place in Oreo mixture in the freezer (or fridge if your freezer doesn't have enough space) for about 20 minutes. The mixture will be too soft to form into balls without this step.

    Oreo balls on parchment paper.

    Step 4: Quickly scoop out and roll the dough into 1" balls and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.  They dough will be soft so it's best to work as fast as possible.  If you have a small cookie scoop, that is the perfect size. Place balls back into the fridge or freezer for another 20-30 minutes.

    Partially melted chocolate chips.

    Step 5: Meanwhile, combine the vegan chocolate chips and coconut oil in a medium bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir the mixture and microwave for another 30 seconds. Repeat this until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Do not overcook the chocolate or it will seize up and get stiff.

    Truffle making set up: wire rack over parchment covered baking sheet, bowl of melted chocolate, bowls of toppings, and Oreo balls on parchment paper.

    Step 6: Set up a cooling rack over a pan lined with parchment or wax paper so the excess chocolate can drip off.  Use 2 forks to quickly dip the Oreo balls into the melted chocolate.  

    A coated truffle with chocolate dripping off the fork.

    Step 7: Use the fork to remove the truffle and tap on the side of the bowl to remove some melted chocolate.

    Finished truffles on a wire rack with small bowls of toppings.

    Step 8: Add the toppings right away if you are using them as the chocolate coating sets quickly.

    Holding a truffle that has been bitten in half.

    Step 9: Place the Oreo truffle balls in the fridge or freezer to set.  Plate, serve and enjoy!

    Expert Tips

    • As you are dipping your truffles in chocolate, it's best to work in small batches as you don't want the truffles to warm up and get too soft.  Leave the truffles in the freezer and take maybe 8 out at a time.
    • After dipping the truffles, you can put them on a parchment paper lined tray or on a cooling rack with a cookie sheet underneath.  If you choose parchment paper, there will be some extra chocolate at the bottom.  If you use a wire rack, they will harden to it as they dry but you can use a knife to carefully pry them off.
    • Dipping the truffles and getting off the excess chocolate can be a little challenging.  I like using forks so that the chocolate can drip off a little easier than with spoons.  Tap the fork on the side of the bowl to get more of the chocolate off the truffle.
    • You can also melt the chocolate in a double boiler instead of the microwave if you prefer.

    Gluten-Free Option

    The good news is that these Oreo balls can be made gluten-free!  Simply use gluten-free Oreos instead of regular.  While the remaining ingredients should be gluten-free, always double check the packaging to make sure.

    Storage and Recipe FAQs

    Can I make these without a food processor?

    Yes, although the food processor makes it much easier.  To make the Oreo crumbs, place them in a ziploc bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.  Place the Oreo crumbs in a large bowl, add the cream cheese, and stir until combined.

    What can I substitute for coconut oil?

    The coconut oil is used to thin out the chocolate coating to make it easier to cover the truffles.  You can use vegetable shortening as a substitute.

    What's the best way to store these vegan Oreo truffles?

    Store the truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. They are also easily stored in the freezer.  For best taste and texture, use within 3 months.  If storing multiple layers of truffles, place a piece of parchment paper between each layer.

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    If you tried this Vegan Oreo Truffles Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐ star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks for visiting!

    Recipe

    Plate of Oreo truffles with a red napkin.

    Vegan Oreo Truffles (With GF Option)

    Satisfy your sweet tooth with these Vegan Oreo Truffles! These no-bake, plant-based delights are a must-try for all dessert lovers. Creamy, dreamy, and oh-so-chocolatey, you won't believe they're vegan.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 36 truffles
    Calories: 145kcal
    Author: Jen Cardenas

    Equipment

    • Food Processor
    • Cookie sheet

    Ingredients

    Truffles

    • 36 Oreos (regular, not double stuffed)
    • 8 oz. vegan cream cheese
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 ½ cups non-dairy chocolate chips
    • 2 teaspoon coconut oil (or vegetable shortening)

    Optional Toppings

    • Oreo crumbs
    • Sprinkles
    • More melted chocolate
    • Finely chopped nuts
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    Instructions

    • Place the Oreos in the food processor and pulse until they are in crumbs.
    • Add in the vegan cream cheese and vanilla extract. Run the food processor until the Oreos and cream cheese are completely mixed and have an almost dough-like consistency.
    • Place in Oreo mixture in the fridge or freezer for about 20 minutes. It will be too soft to form into balls without this step.
    • Quickly roll the dough into 1" balls and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
    • Place back into the fridge or freezer for another 20-30 minutes.
    • Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a medium bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds.
    • Stir the mixture and microwave for another 30 seconds. Repeat this until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
    • Use 2 forks to quickly dip the Oreo balls into the melted chocolate and place on a cooling rack so the excess chocolate can drip off. Add the toppings if you are using them.
    • Place in the fridge or freezer to set.

    Notes

    • As you are dipping your truffles in chocolate, it's best to work in small batches as you don't want the truffles to warm up and get too soft.  Leave the truffles in the freezer and take maybe 8 out at a time.
    • After dipping the truffles, you can put them on a parchment paper lined tray or on a cooling rack with a cookie sheet underneath.  If you choose parchment paper, there will be some extra chocolate at the bottom.  If you use a wire rack, they will harden to it as they dry but you can use a knife to carefully pry them off.
    • Dipping the truffles and getting off the excess chocolate can be a little challenging.  I like using forks so that the chocolate can drip off a little easier than with spoons.  Tap the fork on the side of the bowl to get more of the chocolate off the truffle.
    • You can also melt the chocolate in a double boiler instead of the microwave if you prefer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Jen says

      December 20, 2023 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      These are so incredible! They taste kind of like an Oreo cheesecake. They are fun to decorate - we do sprinkles. They are definitely more of a special occasion treat than one that's made more often.

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