Football Oreo Truffles are the perfect no-bake dessert for game day parties, tailgates, and Super Bowl celebrations! With just three main ingredients—Oreo cookies, cream cheese, and melting chocolate.
Love More Truffles? Try My Gingerbread Truffles or this Grinch Christmas Truffles next.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Fun, rich, and perfectly festive, these Football Oreo Truffles are a game day treat everyone will cheer for. Made with crushed Oreos and cream cheese, then dipped in smooth chocolate and decorated like footballs, they’re as cute as they are delicious. Easy to make and impossible to resist, they score big with any crowd.
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Football Oreo Truffles
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 36 truffles
Description
Football Oreo Truffles are an easy, no-bake dessert made with crushed Oreo cookies, cream cheese, and chocolate coating, shaped and decorated to look like miniature footballs. Perfect for game day parties, tailgates, and Super Bowl celebrations. These crowd-pleasing treats require just 45 minutes of prep time and can be made up to 3 weeks ahead.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 36–38 regular Oreo cookies (not double-stuffed)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 16 ounces melting chocolate wafers or candy coating
For Decorating:
- White chocolate wafers OR white frosting
Friendly Notes:
- Room temperature cream cheese is KEY—it mixes so much easier and creates a smoother texture
- I always reach for candy melts instead of regular chocolate chips because they melt like a dream and set beautifully
- If you only have regular chocolate on hand, use good-quality baking bars and add ½ teaspoon of butter or coconut oil to help it melt smoothly
Instructions
Throw all your Oreos in the food processor—yep, the whole thing, cream and all. Pulse until they’re fine crumbs. Meanwhile, beat your cream cheese in a bowl until it’s smooth. Dump those Oreo crumbs in with the cream cheese and mix it all together. You want it completely combined so there are no cream cheese streaks.
Scoop out about a tablespoon of mixture at a time. If you’ve got those silicone football molds, just press the mixture in there and you’re golden. No molds? Roll the mixture into balls first, then shape them into ovals and pinch the ends to make that football shape. Line them all up on a parchment-covered baking sheet—don’t let them touch. Stick the whole thing in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. This step matters more than you think.
Melt your chocolate in 30-second bursts in the microwave, stirring between each one. Once it’s smooth, drop a football in. Use two forks to flip it around and coat the whole thing. Lift it out, tap off the extra chocolate, and slide it onto fresh parchment. Do this with all of them, then let them sit until the chocolate sets up completely.
Melt your white chocolate the same way, or just make some white frosting. Get it into your piping bag or that zip-top bag with the corner cut off. Pipe a line across the middle of each football, then add those short lines for the laces. Don’t stress about making them perfect—nobody cares, and homemade looks better anyway.
Notes
- Use a food processor, not a blender. A blender won’t get the Oreos fine enough, and you’ll end up with chunky bits that make the truffles crumbly.
- Work quickly when coating. The chocolate can start to thicken as it sits. If it does, pop it back in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to thin it out.
- Wipe the bottom of your fork on the edge of the bowl before transferring each truffle to remove excess chocolate. This prevents big chocolate puddles around the base.
- Get creative with team colors! Use colored candy melts to match your favorite team’s colors. Orange and blue for the Broncos? Green and gold for the Packers? The possibilities are endless!
- Common mistake to avoid: Don’t use double-stuffed Oreos. They have too much filling and the ratio gets thrown off, making the mixture too soft to hold a good shape.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: Chill Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredient List
Main Ingredients:
- 36-38 regular Oreo cookies (not double-stuffed)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 16 ounces melting chocolate wafers or candy coating
For Decorating:
- White chocolate wafers OR white frosting
Friendly Notes:
- Leave that cream cheese out on the counter for at least an hour before you start. Cold cream cheese is a nightmare to mix.
- Candy melts are your best friend here. Regular chocolate chips don’t melt as smoothly.
- Got regular chocolate bars instead? Add a little butter or coconut oil when melting.
Why These Ingredients Work
Oreo Cookies: You need the whole cookie—filling and all. When you grind them up fine, they mix with the cream cheese to make this perfect, moldable mixture that holds its shape. Don’t skip the food processor step or you’ll have chunks.
Cream Cheese: This is what holds everything together and gives you that smooth, creamy center. It’s gotta be room temp though, or you’ll be fighting lumps forever.
Melting Chocolate Wafers: These are made specifically for coating things. They melt smooth, harden up nice and shiny, and don’t give you that weird gray bloom that regular chocolate sometimes does.
White Chocolate for Laces: The white laces against dark chocolate look so good. Plus, it’s easier to pipe than regular frosting.
Essential Tools and Equipment
- Food processor (to pulverize those Oreos)
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer (hand or stand)
- Cookie scoop or tablespoon
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- 2 forks for dipping
- Piping bag with small tip (or just use a zip-top bag)
- Silicone football molds if you want to make life easier (totally optional)
How To Make Football Oreo Truffles
Step 1: Make the Truffle Mixture
Throw all your Oreos in the food processor—yep, the whole thing, cream and all. Pulse until they’re fine crumbs. Meanwhile, beat your cream cheese in a bowl until it’s smooth. Dump those Oreo crumbs in with the cream cheese and mix it all together. You want it completely combined so there are no cream cheese streaks.
Step 2: Shape into Footballs
Scoop out about a tablespoon of mixture at a time. If you’ve got those silicone football molds, just press the mixture in there and you’re golden. No molds? Roll the mixture into balls first, then shape them into ovals and pinch the ends to make that football shape. Line them all up on a parchment-covered baking sheet—don’t let them touch. Stick the whole thing in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. This step matters more than you think.
Step 3: Coat the Footballs
Melt your chocolate in 30-second bursts in the microwave, stirring between each one. Once it’s smooth, drop a football in. Use two forks to flip it around and coat the whole thing. Lift it out, tap off the extra chocolate, and slide it onto fresh parchment. Do this with all of them, then let them sit until the chocolate sets up completely.
Step 4: Decorate with Laces
Melt your white chocolate the same way, or just make some white frosting. Get it into your piping bag or that zip-top bag with the corner cut off. Pipe a line across the middle of each football, then add those short lines for the laces. Don’t stress about making them perfect—nobody cares, and homemade looks better anyway.
You Must Know
Get your cream cheese to room temperature before you start. This isn’t optional. Cold cream cheese won’t mix right and you’ll have lumps no matter how long you beat it. I learned this the hard way my first time.
Don’t skip the freezer step. I tried once because I was in a hurry, and half my footballs fell apart in the chocolate. Just wait the 15 minutes. Put your favorite show on or something.
Personal Secret: I make these in two sessions. Day one, I shape all the footballs and stick them in the fridge overnight. Day two, I coat and decorate. It’s so much less stressful this way, and honestly, they hold their shape even better after a long chill.
Pro Tips & Cooking Hacks
- Your food processor is key here. A blender won’t get the Oreos fine enough and you’ll have a chunky mess.
- If your chocolate starts getting thick while you’re working, microwave it for 10 seconds to thin it back out.
- Wipe the bottom of your fork on the bowl edge before you set each truffle down. This keeps you from getting chocolate puddles.
- Want to rep your team? Get colored candy melts in your team colors. I’ve done orange and blue for the Broncos, and they looked amazing.
- Whatever you do, don’t use double-stuffed Oreos. Too much filling throws everything off and they won’t hold their shape right.
Flavor Variations / Suggestions
Mint Chocolate Footballs: Swap regular Oreos for mint Oreos. So refreshing and perfect for those late games.
Peanut Butter Twist: Add 2 tablespoons of peanut butter to your cream cheese mixture. Tastes like a peanut butter cup.
White Chocolate Coating: Flip the script—coat them in white chocolate and use dark chocolate for the laces.
Birthday Cake Version: Use Birthday Cake Oreos and skip the football laces. Add sprinkles instead. Perfect for any party.
S’mores Style: Golden Oreos, mini marshmallows mixed in, milk chocolate coating. Game changer.
Make-Ahead Options
These are perfect for making ahead—I actually think they taste better after sitting for a day or two.
Make your footballs and stick them in the fridge up to 3 days before your party. Then coat and decorate them 1-2 days before. Store them in an airtight container with parchment between the layers.
Want to go even further ahead? Make the whole thing and freeze them. They’ll keep for 3 weeks in the freezer. Just move them to the fridge the night before your party to thaw.
Recipe Notes & Baker’s Tips
- The mixture should feel firm but not rock hard when you’re shaping. If it’s too soft, chill it for 10 minutes.
- Candy melts come in every color you can think of. Hit up the craft store and get your team colors.
- No piping bag? Cut the corner off a zip-top bag. Works perfectly.
- These are rich. One or two per person is usually plenty.
- Those silicone football molds are about $10 online. If you make these more than once, get them. They make shaping so much faster.
Serving Suggestions
Put these on a big platter or one of those tiered stands. They look great with:
- Buffalo wings
- Popcorn
- Chips and guac
- Whatever you’re drinking
Set them out during halftime when everyone’s ready for dessert. I like pairing them with something salty like pretzels for balance.
Want to get extra? Line a rectangular platter with green paper, draw yard lines with white frosting, and arrange your footballs on the “field.” People eat this up.
How to Store Your Football Oreo Truffles
Room Temperature: They’re fine sitting out for 2-3 hours during your party. After that, get them back in the fridge.
Refrigerator: Keep them in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks. Put parchment between layers so they don’t stick together. Take them out 10-15 minutes before serving so they’re not ice cold.
Freezer: Freeze them in a container with parchment between layers for up to 2 months. Move them to the fridge the night before you need them.
Reheating: Don’t. These are meant to be cold or room temp.
Allergy Information
Contains:
- Wheat/Gluten (Oreos)
- Dairy (cream cheese, chocolate)
- Soy (most chocolate has soy lecithin)
Substitution Suggestions:
For Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies like Glutino. Make sure your chocolate coating says gluten-free on the package.
For Dairy-Free: Grab dairy-free cream cheese (Kite Hill works great) and dairy-free chocolate chips. Check your cookies too—some sandwich cookies are accidentally vegan.
Nut-Free: This recipe doesn’t have nuts, but check your chocolate coating label. Some are made in facilities with nuts.
Questions I Get Asked A Lot
My chocolate coating is too thick to work with. What do I do?
Add half a teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening and stir it in. That’ll thin it right out. Or just pop it back in the microwave for 10 seconds.
Do I really need to freeze the shaped footballs, or can I skip that step?
You need to chill them. If you don’t, they’ll fall apart when you dip them in warm chocolate. Even just 15 minutes makes a huge difference. Don’t skip it.
How far ahead can I pipe the white laces?
As soon as the chocolate coating is hard—usually about 30 minutes after dipping. The laces will set up in 10-15 minutes. I’ve made these a full week ahead with the laces already on and they’re perfect.
My truffles are cracking after I coat them. What went wrong?
The temperature difference between the cold truffles and hot chocolate is too big. Let your shaped footballs sit at room temp for 5 minutes before dipping. And make sure your chocolate isn’t too hot—it should be just barely warm.
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