Oreo Truffle Snowballs & Snowmen Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Do Oreo truffles need to be refrigerated? ›

Since Oreo truffles are heavy on cream cheese, they need to be refrigerated. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

If you leave them on the counter, the chocolate will get soft. You want to make sure they are chilled until ready to serve. The Oreo balls will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. You can also freeze the Oreo balls for up to 2 months.

Since many recipes call for crushed Oreos, you'll need to learn how to easily crush them without making a big mess. You can use your blender or food processor to make Oreo crumbs. Or place the cookies in a plastic bag and hit them with a rolling pin until they're crushed.

A standard 14.3-ounce package of regular Oreo cookies contains 36 cookies. The larger 19.1-ounce family-size package contains 48 cookies. The smaller 2-ounce single-serve package contains six...

These Oreo cookie balls will last for 3 days at room temperature, 1 week in the refrigerator, and 2 months in the freezer. How many calories are in an Oreo ball? This Oreo balls recipe makes 32 truffles and they are each 190 calories, if you follow the recipe exactly.

Oreo Truffles will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to two months.

The best way to store Oreo balls is in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Heat is not an oreo truffle's best friend. Keep these treats cool in the fridge and they're ready to serve any time you need them.

Why are my oreo balls oily? This could mean that you used a little too much cream cheese or the balls aren't cold enough. When you roll them with your hands it melts the balls slightly and causes the oils from the cream cheese to seep out.

If you find your chocolate is still too thick, add another 1/4 teaspoon of oil. Oreo balls are falling apart: The chocolate is too hot. Let the chocolate sit for a few minutes to slightly cool down and then try again.

Try freezing the oreos first and then cut with a sharp knife. Let the oreos warm to room temperature again.

Do you split apart Oreo cookies or bite right into them? ›

Here's the answer: The “twist, lick and dunk” method is the Oreo team's tried-and-true approach. While fans might add their own steps to the process, twisting the cookie halves apart, trying the layer of cream and then dunking the Oreo into some milk is what the brand swears by.

Using a food processor to crush Oreos with their filling is hands down my favorite method. It's quick, easy, and the least messy (in my opinion) of all the methods. Please note that I use a 10+ year old food processor, not fancy or expensive in any way, but definitely gets the job done.

Oreos used to be sold by weight.

A pound of regular Oreos has about 40 cookies.

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However, Oreos aren't made from unprocessed cocoa. They're made from cocoa that has been refined through an alkalizing process -- which is often called "Dutch process chocolate." (According to Martha Stewart, Dutch process chocolate, which is the type of chocolate most often used in recipes, is is milder and smoother.)

Truffles have approximately a 2 to 4 week shelf life due to the fact that they are made with fresh heavy cream. All of this information is based on the fact that the chocolates or truffles are stored in the recommended 64 to 68 degree low humidity environment.

Do fresh truffles need to be refrigerated? We suggest keeping fresh truffles in the coolest part of the fridge, ideally at 1 to 2°C. However, be careful not to freeze them by accident.

Because of the fresh cream, truffles do need to be chilled (and no, a chilly garage does not count!). To keep the truffles fresh, seal them in an airtight container. This will prevent any fridge smells from infiltrating the delicate chocolate flavors. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make chocolate truffles.

Place the prized ingredient in clean tissue paper or a breathable container at room temperature in a dark space. Change the tissue paper daily to avoid the build-up of moisture and to retain aroma. Do not freeze your truffle: it will accumulate moisture and lose its aroma.