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The Oreo Truffles Challenge!

The Oreo Truffles Challenge!
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Make Oreo truffles by crushing cookies, mixing with cream cheese, shaping balls, and dipping in chocolate with adult help to practice measuring, mixing.

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Step-by-step guide to make Oreo truffles

What you need
Adult supervision required, baking sheet, chocolate chips for melting, cream cheese 8 ounces room-temperature, fork or toothpicks, large zip-top bag, microwave-safe bowl, mixing bowl, oreo cookies (about 36), parchment paper, rolling pin, spoon or spatula

Step 1

Wash your hands and clean your workspace so everything is ready and safe.

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it nearby for the truffles to rest on.

Step 3

Put all the Oreo cookies (about 36) into a large zip-top bag and seal the bag shut.

Step 4

Crush the Oreos in the bag with a rolling pin until you have fine crumbs.

Step 5

Measure 8 ounces of room-temperature cream cheese (one standard package) and have it ready.

Step 6

Pour the Oreo crumbs into a mixing bowl.

Step 7

Add the measured cream cheese to the mixing bowl with the crumbs.

Step 8

Stir and mash the crumbs and cream cheese together until the mixture is smooth and sticky.

Step 9

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll each portion into a ball using clean hands.

Step 10

Place the balls on the lined baking sheet and chill them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Step 11

With adult help, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20–30 second bursts, stirring between bursts until smooth.

Step 12

Use a fork or a toothpick to dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate and let the extra chocolate drip off.

Step 13

Put the dipped truffles back on the parchment paper and chill in the fridge until the chocolate sets, about 10–15 minutes.

Step 14

Take a photo and share your finished Oreo truffles and how you made them on DIY.org.

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can I use if I don't have Oreos or cream cheese?

Substitute any chocolate sandwich cookies for the Oreos and use an equal 8-ounce package of softened Neufchâtel or mascarpone in the mixing bowl when combining with the crumbs.

My truffles fall apart after rolling—what should I do?

If the tablespoon-sized balls fall apart after rolling, mix in a bit more softened cream cheese a teaspoon at a time and chill the truffles longer on the lined baking sheet so the mixture firms up.

How can I adapt this activity for younger or older kids?

For younger kids, have an adult pre-crush the Oreos and measure the 8 ounces of cream cheese and let them press scooped portions into balls, while older kids can crush cookies themselves, experiment with extracts in the mixing bowl, and safely melt chocolate in the microwave with minimal supervision.

How can we personalize or decorate the truffles to make them fancier?

After dipping each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, personalize by sprinkling crushed extra Oreos or colored sprinkles, drizzling set white chocolate, or adding about 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or peppermint to the mixing bowl before chilling, then photograph the finished truffles for DIY.org.

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Facts about baking and kitchen skills for kids

🧊 Chilling your rolled truffle balls for about 30 minutes makes them firmer and much easier to dip cleanly in melted chocolate.

🍫 Chocolate truffles get their name because their round, lumpy shape resembles truffle fungi found underground.

🧀 Cream cheese was popularized in the United States in the late 1800s and is a creamy binder that helps cookie crumbs stick together for truffles.

🧁 No-bake treats like Oreo truffles are perfect for kids—they teach measuring, mixing, and shaping without needing an oven.

🍪 Oreo cookies were first introduced in 1912 and billions have been eaten worldwide—making them one of the most popular cookies ever.

How do I make Oreo truffles with my child?

To do the Oreo Truffles Challenge, crush Oreos into fine crumbs (food processor or zip-top bag + rolling pin). Measure and mix crumbs with softened cream cheese until dough holds together. Roll into 1-inch balls, place on parchment-lined tray, and chill 15–30 minutes. Melt chocolate in microwave (short bursts) or double boiler — an adult should handle this. Use a fork to dip each truffle, tap off excess, then set on parchment to harden in fridge. Practice measuring, stirring and shaping througho

What materials do I need for an Oreo truffles challenge?

You'll need about 36 Oreo cookies (or similar), 8 ounces softened cream cheese, and 8–12 ounces melting chocolate or chocolate chips. Tools: food processor or zip-top bag and rolling pin, mixing bowl, measuring cups/spoons, spatula, baking sheet lined with parchment, microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, fork or dipping tool, refrigerator, and optional sprinkles or decorations. An adult should handle chocolate melting and hot equipment.

What ages are Oreo truffles suitable for?

This activity works for a wide range of ages with supervision. Toddlers (2–4) can help press cookies in a bag or add sprinkles with close adult guidance. Ages 5–8 can measure, crush with a rolling pin, and roll balls independently with assistance. Kids 9+ can lead mixing and decorating but an adult must handle hot chocolate and the microwave/double boiler. Always consider choking risk, food allergies, and safety around hot equipment.

What are the benefits and safety tips for making Oreo truffles?

Benefits include practicing measuring, following steps, fine motor skills, and kitchen confidence. Safety tips: supervise all hot steps, keep small truffles away from very young children to prevent choking, check for dairy or gluten allergies, and use clean hands and surfaces. Variations: mix in peanut butter or cocoa powder, use white chocolate or flavored melts, add crushed nuts or freeze-dried fruit, or roll truffles in sprinkles, cocoa, or toasted coconut for different flavors and textures.
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