A makeover of one of our all time favorites – Oreo Truffles. They used to be a go-to and I literally taught classes on how to make this delicious, fancy, yet EASY dessert (google it, it’s a thing ?)
So, I was determined this year to make a gluten-free dairy-free option. The original recipe called for a family sized package of Oreos, 8 oz of cream cheese and dipping chocolate. A few options – you can fairly easily find GF/DF Oreos or Glutino Chocolate Sandwich cookies – these won’t be paleo, but still fit the need for GF/DF. For even better ingredients, use Simple Mills crunchy double chocolate cookies. Now there’s ingredients I can get behind! So easy team! You can leave them straight up chocolate, or use mint or peppermint extract, depending on the season. These are easily made ahead and stored in the freezer for up to a few months.
One of our all-time faves and only 3-4 ingredients. Wahoo!
Paleo "Oreo" Truffles
Ingredients
- 4 cups GF/DF chocoate sandwich cookie crumbs *see notes
- 4 oz dairy-free cream cheese like Kitehill
- 1 10oz package dairy-free chocolate or white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon mint or peppermint extract optional
Instructions
- Put cookie crumbs and cream cheese in a food processor and extract, if using it. Pulse until mixture is combined and forms a large ball. Mixture should not be crumbly and hold together, but not be too sticky to form into balls. See notes if not the case.
- Form small balls of cookie mixture (*a great part to let kids help with!) and place them on a tray sprayed with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Freeze until hard, 30 min-hour.
- Remove from freezer. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or on the stove. Dip each frozen cookie ball in the melted chocolate and place back on tray. We make this process easier by stabbing each frozen ball with a toothpick for dipping, then removing once placed on tray and covering up the hole with a small dab of melted chocolate.
- Repeat with all frozen cookie balls. Top with decorative chocolate, nuts, or melted chocolate squiggles. Store in the freezer or fridge.
Notes
HOLIDAY VARIATION: To make my Peppermint Candy Cane Oreo Truffles, follow the above instructions, using the Oreo ration listed above, but use peppermint extract instead of mint and dip in white chocolate chips (I prefer these GF/DF ones from Walmart at only $3.44!). I melt the white chocolate chips on the stove over a low heat for best melting results. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes if desired. We love these Yum Earth candy canes. You can see a video of this on Instagram here!
For even more simple ingredients that are also Paleo, use Simple Mills Crunchy Double Chocolate cookies.
I put the cookie measurement in crumbs, as each box/brand of GF cookies will be different. So, smash them in a bag or pulse them to crumbs in your food processor/blender and then measure out the 4 cups of crumbs. If you end up with a different amount of crumbs with your cookie brand, it's 1 cup crumbs + 1 oz cream cheese (1:1 ratio).
If you have mixed the cream cheese and crumbs in the food processor and it's dry, add a little more cream cheese. If it's too moist (not clumping into a non-sticky ball), add more cookie crumbs.
These are delicious, easy, cheap, decadent treats and with no dairy or gluten I can enjoy them without worry. Huge thank you to Autumn for finding ways to turn “normal” treats into DF/GF versions!
Oh my gosh, the texture and flavour of these is just incredible! An absolute winner of a recipe, well done!
All time fave treat. Easy and soooo delicious!
These are the most delicious treats EVER! They’re creamy with just the right amount of crunch from the chocolate shell. 10/10!
These are honestly SO decadent – everything a truffle should be! Creamy, soft, sweet, and incredibly satisfying. Autumn obviously spent time to get the recipe just right, like she does with everything she posts.
Yum yum yum!! I can’t even describe how delicious these are (you just have to try them)! Can’t wait to make these for family and friends. They give the wow factor in both taste and design. I’m already imagining all the holiday-themed versions we can make and gift, if they make it out of my kitchen.
I’m not an Oreo person. Or a truffle person. Or much of a dessert person, to be honest (don’t @ me). But these truffles are a household favorite. They’re the perfect bite-size, my son LOVES them, and they’re so easy to make, even with my lackluster baking skills. (Because there’s no baking!) These are a must-make for your next gathering, dinner party, or kid’s playdate… or for no reason at all, because for me, they’re always worth it.
These are always such a huge hit and family favorite! DELICIOUS!
All I can say is WOW! These are sooooo delicious and easy to make. They make an excellent, and memorable gift.
I made these for my husbands clinic staff and they were a huge hit! I’ll definitely be making these again soon!
These are definitely a great one to take to a party or to share. I’m so happy they enjoyed them, thank you!
Delicious + Easy = Winner!
Made these with my daughter for Valentine’s Day. It was a lot of fun, easy to do, and absolutely delicious. Thank you for such a wonderful recipe!
Aw, I love that you made these with your daughter Parker, how sweet! And thank you, so happy they were a winner!
These were delicious, easy, and great for including children in treat making.
Agreed, my boys love being a part of making these! So happy they were a hit, thank you!
These are our favorite!!! Even my husbands… he chose these over “regular” (gluten and dairy) treats!! We leave out the mint and they are always looked forward to. Thank you!
I’m so happy they are a favorite for both you and your husband, thank you!
Loved these! They were a big hit for New Years Eve treats and I’m making them again soon !
Hooray! I’m so happy you loved these, thank you!
One of my all time favorite treats during Christmas time, switching to this paleo version this year, and WON’T be going back! Love the version with peppermint oil , and eating them straight out of the freezer!! With 4 ingredients, you can’t go wrong, a family favorite for sure! Keep these recipes coming!
YES! We were thrilled to create a paleo version of these – such a beloved treat!
Like every other recipe I’ve made from Autumn, this one is easy, delicious and a family favorite! I made the changes she suggested on Instagram and it was an instant hit with my family. I cannot recommend her recipes enough!!
Why thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so happy this was another keeper for you – one of our family favorite desserts. Thank you!
Easy, delicious and looks so fancy. Let this easy recipe with 4 ingredients be your go to. I followed the changes that Autumn showed in his instagram page and used white cholocate chips and topped with peppermint candy crumbles. PERFECT for the holidays!
I’m so happy you loved this easy favorite! Thank you!
at the beginning of quarantine, I was making desserts on the daily. These were my dad’s favorite!!! So delicious!
I’m so happy your dad found a favorite in these. Thank you!