Description
Oreo Eyeball Truffles are festive, fun, and spooky treats perfect for Halloween or any monster-themed party. Made by combining crushed golden Oreos with cream cheese, these truffles are coated in colorful candy melts and decorated with large candy eyes and sprinkles to resemble googly-eyed monsters. Easy to make and no-bake, they offer a creamy, crunchy texture and a playful appearance that delights kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 19.1 ounces family-size package of golden Oreos
- ¾ package (8-ounce) cream cheese, room temperature
Coating and Decoration
- 12 ounce bag of colored candy melts
- ½ cup color-matching sprinkles
- 24 large candy eyes
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos: Place the Oreos in a food processor and crush until they are finely crumbled, ensuring an even texture for the truffle base.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to the crushed Oreos and pulse the food processor until the mixture is well combined and forms a dough-like consistency.
- Form Truffle Balls: Using a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll each scooped portion into smooth balls by hand.
- Chill the Truffles: Arrange the truffle balls on a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, then place them in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes, or up to an hour, to firm up before coating.
- Melt Candy Coating: When ready to decorate, melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe medium bowl by heating for 45 seconds and stirring well. Continue heating in 10-20 second increments, stirring after each, until the candy melts are completely smooth.
- Dip Truffles in Candy Melt: Working in batches, dip each chilled truffle into the melted candy coating until fully covered. Set them on a fresh sheet of parchment paper on a hard surface to rest.
- Add Eyes and Sprinkles: While the coating is still wet, press a large candy eye onto the front of each truffle. Sprinkle color-matching sprinkles over the top to mimic hair and add playful texture.
- Set the Coating: Place the decorated truffles back into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until the candy coating has hardened completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, your monster eyeball truffles are ready to be enjoyed. Store them appropriately or share them at your next party!
Notes
- Storage: Store your monster eyeball truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Allow them to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.
- Freezing: You can freeze these truffles in a freezer-safe container for 2-3 months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- Cream Cheese: Use full-fat cream cheese for the richest flavor and texture. Reduced-fat options may result in less creamy truffles.
- Crushing Oreos Without a Food Processor: If you don’t have a food processor, place Oreos in a Ziploc bag and crush them using a rolling pin until finely ground, ensuring all filling remains.
- Candy Melt Colors: Feel free to customize the colors of candy melts and sprinkles to create personalized looks. You can also mix colors or use white or dark chocolate melts as alternatives.
- Eye Decorations: If large candy eyes are unavailable, use multiple smaller eyes or create your own by piping white and black candy melts onto parchment and letting them set. Other candy decorations like gummy worms, candy corn, or chocolate chips can be used for varied monster designs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
