Pumpkin Oreo Truffles
These Pumpkin Oreo Truffles are the perfect fall treat for any occasion! Made with just a few simple ingredients, these no-bake truffles are easy to whip up and full of delicious pumpkin spice flavor.
We are always looking for a reason to celebrate and these Pumpkin Oreo Balls are the perfect excuse. Whether it’s Halloween, Thanksgiving, or just a chilly autumn day, there’s no better way to indulge in some seasonal goodness than with these tasty treats.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- You don’t have to worry about tracking down special ingredients.
- A no-bake treat that is perfect for fall.
- Delicious pumpkin spice flavor.
🛒Ingredients
Here are the ingredients that you need to make this festive fall dessert recipe. Gather them up and get ready to make an unforgettable dessert experience!
- cream cheese
- Golden Oreos
- pumpkin pie spice
- vanilla extract
- orange chocolate melts
- Green candy melts for leaves
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make Pumpkin Oreo Truffles
Making these no bake treats is so simple. Just follow the step-by-step directions and you have a Halloween Dessert that your guests will love in no time at all.
Step 1: Crush the cookies
In a large mixing bowl add your softened cream cheese. And, crush up your Oreos into a fine crumb in your food processor.
Step 2: Mix the cream cheese and cookies
To the cream cheese add your Oreo crumbs, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Using an electric mixer stir to combine.
Step 3: Shape into balls
Roll into 1-inch balls and shape into a pumpkin shape. Use a lollipop stick to make lines on the sides of the truffles like a pumpkin. Set on a tray lined with parchment paper.
Step 4: Add the sticks and chill
Place a stick on the top of each truffle. Then, place the tray with the truffles into the freezer to chill, this will make dipping much easier.
Step 5: Melt the candy melts
When ready to dip melt the orange candy melts in 30 second intervals in the microwave until smooth and melted.
Step 6: Dip the Oreo balls
Dip each truffle into the orange chocolate and gently tap off any excess. Place back onto the parchment paper.
Step 7: Make the stem
Once the orange chocolate has set you can melt the green candy melts and place them in a little ziploc bag with the end snipped off and pipe on leaves and vines. Serve once the candy melts dry.
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Cookies: Try different flavors of Oreos such as mint or peanut butter.
- Ghosts: Add a layer of white chocolate on top for a spooky ghost effect.
- Sprinkles: Use festive sprinkles on top of the chocolate for added color and crunch.
Are you looking for more pumpkin shaped recipes to make this fall? If so, this Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball is a great appetizer to make.
🥄 Equipment
Here are some essential kitchen tools and equipment that you will need to make this recipe:
- food processor
- large bowl
- hand mixer
- lollipop sticks
- parchment lined baking sheet
- Ziploc bag
🥫 Storage
Store these pumpkin Oreo truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for longer storage.
💭 Tips
Here are some helpful tips to ensure that your pumpkin Oreo truffles turn out perfect every time:
- Make sure to use softened cream cheese, as it will be easier to mix and shape into balls.
- Chill the truffles in the freezer before dipping them into the melted chocolate. This will help prevent them from falling apart while dipping.
- Use a toothpick or fork to dip the truffles for easier handling.
- Add a pinch of pumpkin pie spice to the melted chocolate for added flavor.
- Have fun with decorating! Use different colors and patterns to create unique designs on the truffles.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
You can use any flavor of Oreos that you like, but for a classic pumpkin flavor, we recommend using Golden Oreos.
Yes, you can make these truffles ahead of time and store them in the fridge or freezer until ready to serve. Just make sure to let them thaw before serving if frozen.
Yes, you can freeze these pumpkin Oreo truffles for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Let them thaw before serving.
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🧾Recipe Card
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Pumpkin Oreo Truffles
Equipment
- Food processor
- large bowl
- Hand mixer
- lollipop sticks
- Parchment Lined Baking Sheet
- Ziploc bag
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 14.3 ounces Golden Oreos
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound orange chocolate melts
- Green candy melts for leaves
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add your softened cream cheese.
- Crush up your oreos into a fine crumb in your food processor.
- To the cream cheese add your oreo crumbs, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla.
- Using an electric mixer stir to combine.
- Roll into 1 inch balls and shape into a pumpkin shape. Use a lollipop stick to make lines on the sides of the truffles like a pumpkin. Set on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Place a stick into the top of each truffle.
- Place the tray with the truffles into the freezer to chill, this will make dipping much easier.
- When ready to dip melt the orange candy melts in 30 second intervals in the microwave until smooth and melted.
- Dip each truffle into the orange chocolate and gently tap off any excess.
- Place back onto the parchment paper.
- Once the orange chocolate has set you can melt the green candy melts and place them in a little ziploc bag with the end snipped off and pipe on leaves and vines.
- Serve!
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
