Lucky St Patricks Green Oreo (Printer View)

Creamy, chocolatey truffles with a bright green coating, ideal for festive St Patricks gatherings.

# Components:

→ Truffle Mixture

01 - 36 regular Oreo cookies
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Coating & Decoration

03 - 12 oz white chocolate or white candy melts
04 - Green gel or oil-based food coloring
05 - Green sprinkles, edible glitter, or gold sugar for garnish

# Method:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a food processor, pulse Oreo cookies into fine crumbs.
03 - Add softened cream cheese to the cookie crumbs and blend until fully combined and smooth.
04 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Freeze the balls for at least 45 minutes until firm.
06 - Melt white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
07 - Add green food coloring to the melted chocolate and mix until desired shade is achieved.
08 - Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each truffle ball into the green chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Return to parchment-lined sheet.
09 - Immediately top with green sprinkles or edible glitter if desired.
10 - Let the coating set at room temperature or refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes until firm.
11 - Store truffle balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required—perfect for quick and easy dessert prep
  • Only 5 main ingredients needed for festive truffle balls
  • Customizable with different sprinkles, glitter, and decorations
  • Makes 24 servings, ideal for parties and gatherings
  • Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator until serving
  • Fun activity to make with kids for St. Patrick's Day celebrations
02 -
  • Use regular Oreos, not Double Stuf, for the perfect cream cheese to cookie ratio
  • Freeze truffle balls for the full 45 minutes to ensure they hold their shape during dipping
  • Only use oil-based or gel food coloring with white chocolate to prevent seizing
  • Work with one truffle ball at a time and return extras to the freezer if they start to soften
  • Tap the fork gently on the bowl edge to remove excess coating for a smooth finish
  • Add decorations immediately after dipping, before the coating sets
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