Gluten-Free Oreo Balls (Easy Tips)

Learn how to make gluten-free Oreo balls with this easy step-by-step recipe! Here you will find the best way to dip Oreo truffles, creative decorating ideas and expert storage tips.

EASY GLUTEN-FREE OREO TRUFFLES

When Nabisco came out with their gluten-free Oreos, sweet lovers rejoiced over the new way to satisfy their sweet tooth! Now we can all enjoy another yummy gluten-free Oreo dessert recipe (hello, gluten-free ice cream cake and gluten-free Oreo cheesecake)!

Gluten-free Oreo balls are an easy, no bake dessert ideal for parties, the holidays, or to give away as homemade food gifts. They can be dipped in white, dark, or milk chocolate and decorated for any season!

Learn where to buy gluten-free Oreos, the easiest way to make and dip cookie balls, and creative techniques for decorating truffles all right here! Gluten-free dessert recipes just took it up a notch!

Ingredient Notes

How can you beat a gluten-free Oreo dessert with only three ingredients?! Lucky for all of those who want more gluten-free Oreo recipes, these GF cookies are available in pretty much any grocery store!

• Gluten-free Oreos – You will need one box for the cookie balls. Be sure to grab regular and not double stuffed! If you would like to sprinkle crushed Oreos on top, you will need a few extra.
• Cream cheese – Use full-fat cream cheese instead of light. It blends smoother and has a better taste. For vegan or dairy-free truffles (Oreo cookies are both!) use dairy-free cream cheese, such as Kite Hill.
• Chocolate – Melting wafers are the easiest to use because they melt smoother for dipping without having to add oil. You may use white chocolate chips, milk, or dark chocolate chips, but will have to add ½-1 tsp oil for a dipping consistency. For a dairy-free recipe, use Enjoy Life baking chips, adding a ½-1 tsp coconut oil.

how to make gluten-free oreo balls

(Below shows step-by-step photos and modified instructions. For the complete recipe, along with ingredient amounts, scroll down to the recipe card.)

1. Place Oreos into a food processor and blend for about 30 seconds, or until fine crumbs form. If you don’t have a food processor, place the cookies in a ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin until very fine.
2. Add the softened cream cheese to the Oreo crumbs and pulse 30 times. By hand, transfer the cookie crumbs to a large bowl and stir in cream cheese until well combined.
3. For easy portioning, use a small cookie scoop ( about 1 tablespoon) to scoop out the mixture. Roll into a smooth ball and place on a wax paper or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Transfer to the freezer and freeze for 15 minutes.
4. Before melting the chocolate, get the sprinkles (or additional cookie crumbs), fork, spoon and toothpick ready. Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for about 60 seconds, or until smooth.
5. Place the truffle on the fork and dip into chocolate. Use the spoon to cover the top and sides. Tap the fork gently on the bowl rim to let excess chocolate run off. Transfer back to cookie sheet and nudge the ball off the fork with the toothpick. Immediately add sprinkles because the chocolate hardens quickly.
6. After all the cookie balls have been dipped, let them sit at room temperature until solid. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

where to buy gluten-free oreos

Now that you are sold on gluten-free Oreo recipes, where is the best place to buy them? They are now commonly stocked in the cookie aisle, right next to other Oreo versions. Besides local grocery stores, Walmart, Meijer, and Target carries them.

Of course there are other brands of gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Glutino, Kinnikinnick, Goodie Girl, and GF Joe Joe’s at Trader Joes.

Peppermint oreo truffles

To make peppermint flavored truffles add 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract when adding the cream cheese. You may also divide the dough mixture and use half the amount of extract.

After dipping in chocolate or white chocolate, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top for a festive gluten-free Christmas treat!

creative decorating ideas

After the balls are dipped in chocolate you will have to immediately sprinkle on the decorative topping, such as sprinkles or crushed cookies. Since the cookie balls are dipped cold, the chocolate hardens pretty quickly.

The easiest way to decorate for various holidays, is adding seasoning sprinkles. However, you can really wow guests by turning them into one of these festive treats!

1. Ghosts
2. Snowmen
3. Mummies
4. Bats
5. Reindeer
6. Easter Eggs

Storing and freezing tips

This gluten-free Oreo dessert is perfect for busy holidays! They can be prepared up to 2 weeks ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. If layering, place a sheet of wax paper between stacks.

Once the chocolate is fully set they may also be frozen up to 2 months. Store in an airtight container or transfer in a single layer to gallon ziplock freezer bags.

White chocolate freezes better than milk or dark chocolate, which runs the risk of “blooming” in the freezer. This is when little white spots appear.

To avoid chocolate bloom, follow my melting and tempering chocolate tips in this chocolate bark recipe post. Although it is safe to still eat, it could affect the texture and they won’t look as pretty!

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