Reindeer Oreo Truffles

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.

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 canuse chocolate sandwich cookies with my Oreo Holiday Cookies collection.

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• Reindeer Truffles Gift Ideas
• Reindeer Oreo Balls
• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Step 2 | How to Melt Chocolate
• Step 3 | Dip in Chocolate
• Step 4 | Decorate
• Recipe Variations
• Storage Tips
• Prep-Ahead Tips
• Top Recipe Tip
• FAQ's
• Reindeer Oreo Truffles

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 cellophone and use pretty ribbon to tie the everything together.
• Use the printable gift labels above to label the cookies.

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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Main Ingredients Needed

Exact measurements are listed below in the recipe card. Make sure you scroll down to print and save the recipe for later!

• 1 package Oreo Cookies
• 8 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 package (12 oz.) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• Twist Pretzels
• Candy Eyes
• Red M&Ms

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 | Combine the Ingredients

• 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 below.

Step 2 | 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.

Step 3 | Dip in Chocolate

• 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.

Step 4 | Decorate

• 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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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!
• See this spicy version of this recipe on my website! (placeholder for in-content link)

Storage Tips

• Store the Reindeer Oreo Truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• See the prep-ahead tips section below for preparing them ahead of time.
• 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.
• 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.

Top Recipe Tip

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.

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