These Reindeer Oreo Truffles are so easy no-bake dessert to put together! They'll look adorable on any Christmas cookie tray you serve over the holidays.
And they're a great addition to any holiday party for kids or to give as gifts to neighbors.
Another fun reindeer dessert the whole family is going to love! Free Printable Gift Tags are included, so make sure you print them out.
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Reindeer Oreo Truffles really do look like Rudolph when you have the put together. I think they are the perfect cookie recipe to make when you're attending a cookie exchange party.
This recipe was inspired by my 3 Ingredient Oreo Cookie Truffles Recipe here on this site. Which is another recipe kids have fun putting together to give as gifts to their teachers and friends at school.
Make sure you check out the other ways you can use chocolate sandwich cookies with my Oreo Holiday Cookies collection. Looking for another cute idea? Try my new recipe for Thanksgiving Oreo Truffles, a perfect sweet treat for the holiday season!
Table of Contents
- Reindeer Truffles Gift Ideas
- Looking for MORE treats to make for Santa and his reindeer?
- Reindeer Oreo Balls
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Recipe Ingredients
- Recipe Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- How to Melt Chocolate
- Dip in Chocolate
- Kitchen Tool Spotlight
- Decorate Oreo Truffles
- Before You Begin!
- Storage Tips
- Prep-Ahead Tips
- Recipe FAQ
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Reindeer Truffles Gift Ideas
Here are a few ideas to help you give these Reindeer Oreo Truffles as gifts this year:
- Purchase Christmas themed plates to place your cookies and truffles on. I like to place a paper doily on top first before layering the cookies.
- You can also use small bowls or themed Christmas tins to fill with cookies. Line them with colorful shredded paper first before adding the cookies.
- Wrap the dishes or bowls with clear cellophane and use pretty ribbon to tie the everything together.
- Check out my printable gift labels to label the cookies and make the gift extra special.
Looking for MORE treats to make for Santa and his reindeer?
Check out my Santa's Treats Digital Cookbook. It's filled with 10 deliciously simple recipes for reindeer treats, cupcakes, pretzels, candies, and hot cocoa. They're perfect for spreading the joy of FOOD this holiday season!
Reindeer Oreo Balls
If you want to take these truffles one step further, you could put them on a stick and have a fun reindeer truffle cake pop recipe.
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Recipe Ingredients
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Recipe Variations
- Mint Flavored Oreo Cookies - if you love the flavor and taste of mint, use the mint flavored sandwich cookies.
- Candy Truffles - don't feel like making the truffles from scratch? Use a truffle candy and add the pretzel ears and eyes using melted chocolate!
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and process them until you get fine crumbs.
Step 2: Combine the crushed Oreo cookies with the softened cream cheese.
Step 3: Roll out the dough into 1-inch sized balls. I like to use a small cookie scoop to make sure they're all the pretty much the same size.
Step 4: Melt the chocolate according to the directions below.
How to Melt Chocolate
- Begin by placing the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and place the bowl in the microwave using the low setting and starting out in 30 seconds intervals.
- Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir the chocolate. One of the biggest mistakes people make with using the microwave is, they forget to stir the chocolate after each interval. Chocolate pieces can retain their shape until you stir them.
- If you don't stir, you risk burning the chocolate.
- Return the chocolate back to the microwave and repeat with another 10 to 15 seconds until the chocolate is completely melted.
- In just a few minutes you'll have perfectly beautiful melted chocolate for dipping.
When melting the chocolate chips, don't let any water to come in contact. It will cause the chocolate to "seize" and you won't get the right consistency. If this happens, throw it out and start over.
Dip in Chocolate
Step 5: Using a fork, dip each truffle in the melted chocolate. Gently tap the fork on the bowl's edge to remove excess chocolate before placing the truffle on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Kitchen Tool Spotlight
If you're finding it difficult using a regular kitchen fork, try a candy dipping fork. The long, thin tines allow for easy dipping and ensure even coating, while the extended handle keeps your fingers clean.
Decorate Oreo Truffles
Step 6: While the chocolate coating is still wet, press pretzel pieces into the top for antlers. Then, attach candy eyes and a red M&M nose using a dab of melted chocolate as glue.
Before You Begin!
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Storage Tips
Refrigerator: Store the Reindeer Oreo Truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Room Temperature: You can leave then in a cookie tray if you're serving them for dessert. According to the FDA, cream cheese can be left out at room temperature for up to 2 hours.
Freezer: These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Prep-Ahead Tips
You can prep these truffles up to 3 days ahead of when you want to serve them. Store in the refrigerator. Add the pretzel twists on the day you plan on serving or giving as gifts. The pretzels will not stand up well to being stored in the refrigerator.
Recipe FAQ
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If kept in an airtight container, they will last up to 1 month in your fridge! These truffles will last up to 4 weeks if kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Reindeer Oreo Truffles
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Ingredients
- 1 package Oreo Cookies
- 8 oz. Cream Cheese softened
- 1 package 12 oz. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 15 pretzel twists
- 30 red M&Ms
- 60 candy eyes
Method
- Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and process them until you get fine crumbs.
- Combine the crushed Oreo cookies with the softened cream cheese.
- Roll out the dough into 1-inch sized balls. I like to use a small cookie scoop to make sure they're all the pretty much the same size.
- Melt the chocolate according to the directions on the back of the bag of chocolate chips.
- Use a fork to dip the truffles into the melted chocolate.
- And when you're ready to remove the truffles, gently tap the fork on the edge of the glass bowl to remove the excess melted chocolate.
- Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- While the truffles are still wet, push the broken pretzel pieces into the sides at the top for the antler.
- Next, adhere the candy eyes and red M&Ms by dapping a little melted chocolate on the back to use as glue.
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