Gluten-free Oreo balls are an easy no-bake dessert with a rich, creamy center and delicious chocolate coating. They make the perfect holiday gift!
For more easy gluten-free food gifts, try these rolo pretzel bites and peanut butter balls.
If you’re looking for an easy, stress-free dessert for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or any other holiday, these gluten-free Oreo truffles are here to save the day.
These tasty little truffles look fancy, but they come together quickly and only require a few simple ingredients. They have a rich and creamy center, satisfying chocolate coating, and can be decorated so many different ways!
Though I typically make these during the Christmas season, you can definitely customize these for absolutely any holiday. Use orange and black chocolate melts for festive Halloween truffles. Or use red, white, and blue candy melts for the Fourth of July.
The possibilities are endless!
It’s very easy to make Oreo balls gluten-free. Just wap regular Oreos for gluten-free Oreos, and you’re in business.
Wrap these Oreo cake balls in a cute cellophane bag with ribbon and they make a great gift for neighbors, teachers, or friends. They’ll be your new go-to easy treat!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy no-bake treats
- Great for holiday parties
- Easy neighbor gift
- Simple ingredients
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Gluten-free Oreos: Remember to buy gluten-free Oreo cookies to keep this recipe gluten-free. Regular gluten-free Oreos are best (not double stuff). Learn more about gluten-free Oreos.
- Chocolate: Use high quality chocolate baking bars (like Ghirardelli or Guittard) for dipping these gluten-free Oreo truffles. It makes all the difference in the flavor! I prefer a mix of semi-sweet chocolate and white chocolate, but you could also use dark chocolate or milk chocolate. Baking bars work better than chocolate chips in this recipe.
- Oil: You can use vegetable oil or coconut oil for these truffle balls. Don’t use olive oil or an oil with a strong flavor.
- Cream cheese: Full-fat block cream cheese is best for these cookie balls. (I don’t recommend fat free cream cheese or cream cheese substitutes.) Soften to room temperature for best results.
How to Make Gluten-Free Oreo Balls
Make the Oreo Balls: Place the gluten-free Oreos in a food processor. Pulse until they are fine crumbs. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer and large bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the Oreo cookie crumbs and mix until well combined.
Shape the Balls: Using a Tablespoon or small cookie scoop, scoop out a spoonful of the mixture (about 18–22g each) and, using your hands, roll into a ball. Place the gluten-free Oreo truffles on plate or cookie sheet that is lined with parchment paper or wax paper. Freeze the Oreo cream cheese balls for 15 minutes.
Melt the Chocolate: Place the semi-sweet chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl or 2-cup measuring cup and the white chocolate in another. Melt in 20-second increments on 50% power, stirring between intervals until melted and smooth (or melt in a double boiler on the stovetop).
Dip in Chocolate: Let the warm chocolate sit for 5 minutes to slightly cool before dipping, otherwise it will melt the shaped gluten-free Oreo truffles. Remove the gluten-free Oreo balls from the freezer and dip the balls into the melted chocolate. I like to use this chocolate dipping tool! Dip half of the balls in the semi-sweet chocolate and half in the white chocolate.
Decorate! Place the dipped Oreo truffle balls in a single layer back on the parchment-lined baking sheet or plate. (A wire rack works, too.) Decorate with a drizzle of chocolate, additional crushed Oreos, sprinkles or crushed peppermint, if desired. Place the baking sheet with the Oreo balls in the refrigerator and chill for at least an hour.
Storage Instructions
Gluten-free Oreo truffles will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze the balls for up to 2 months. Keep stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Recipe Tips
- Use high-quality chocolate baking bars like Ghirardelli or Guittard for dipping these easy gluten-free Oreo truffles. It makes a big difference in the flavor!
- I like to use this chocolate dipping tool!
- Feel free to decorate the top of the truffles with additional garnishes, including sprinkles, Oreo crumbs, crushed peppermint, candy canes, and more.
More Gluten-Free Oreo Recipes
Gluten-Free Oreo Balls (Truffles!)
Ingredients
- 36 regular gluten-free Oreo cookies (not Double-Stuf) 14.3oz/405g
- 8 ounces (224g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 8 ounces (226g) semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 8 ounces (226g) white chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or coconut oil
- optional for garnish: sprinkles Oreo crumbs, additional melted chocolate, crushed peppermint
Instructions
MAKE THE OREO BALLS
- Place the gluten-free Oreos in a food processor. Pulse until they are fine cookie crumbs.
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the Oreo cookie crumbs and mix until well combined.
- Using a Tablespoon, scoop out a spoonful of the mixture (about 18–22g each) and, using your hands, roll into a ball. Place on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet. Freeze the Oreo balls for 15 minutes.
MELT THE CHOCOLATE
- Place the semi sweet chocolate with 1/2 teaspoon oil in a small microwave-safe bowl or 2-cup measuring cup and the white chocolate with 1/2 teaspoon oil in another. Melt in 20 second increments on 50% power, stirring between intervals until melted and smooth (or melt in a double boiler on the stovetop).
- Let the warm chocolate sit for 5 minutes to slightly cool before dipping, otherwise it will melt the shaped Oreo balls.
- Remove the balls from the freezer and dip the balls into the melted chocolate. I like to use this chocolate dipping tool! Dip half of the balls in the semi-sweet chocolate and half in the white chocolate.
- Place the dipped balls back on the parchment-lined plate or baking sheet. Decorate with a drizzle of chocolate, additional crushed Oreos, sprinkles or crushed peppermint, if desired.
- Place the baking sheet with the Oreo balls in the refrigerator and chill for at least an hour. Keep stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- The Oreo balls will keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. You can also freeze the balls for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate baking bars like Ghirardelli or Guittard for dipping these Oreo balls.
- I like to use this chocolate dipping tool!
- Feel free to decorate the top of the truffles with additional garnishes, including sprinkles, Oreo crumbs, crushed peppermint, candy canes, and more.
Nutrition
FAQs
As of 2023, there are three flavors of gluten-free Oreos: original, double stuff, and mint. Keep in mind that most Oreos are not gluten-free, since they contain wheat flour. Gluten-free Oreos are made with white rice flour and tapioca starch instead of wheat flour.
Yes, Oreo introduced a gluten-free variety (original and double stuf) in 2021, and they are absolutely delicious! As of January 2023, mint Oreos are available gluten-free as well. Learn more about gluten-free Oreos.
Yes, gluten-free Oreos are safe for people with Celiac disease. They’re made with white rice flour instead of wheat flour and are certified gluten-free. Just be sure to check labels to confirm the gluten-free status of the Oreos you buy — only a few flavors are gluten-free.
Oh my heck I’m obsessed! Such an easy and fun treat to bring to parties! I am going to make these again this weekend for a holiday party. Thanks for the recipe.
I had fun making these gluten-free oreo balls! They rich, delicious and super satisfying!
I ordered the GF oreos and they came yesterday andwas so excited to make these. You would never know they were GF!! Delciious!