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A delicious plate of Lemon Golden Oreo Truffles

Lemon Golden Oreo Truffles

Indulge in these delightful Lemon Golden Oreo Truffles, a perfect blend of tangy lemon and sweet Golden Oreos, covered in smooth chocolate.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Initial Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175

Ingredients
  

  • 36 cookies finely crushed golden Oreo cookies Reserve a handful for garnish.
  • 8 ounce block cream cheese Ensure it's softened for a smooth mixture.
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice Squeeze fresh for optimal flavor.
  • 1 lemon Zest Grate only the yellow part of the peel.
  • 1.5 cups yellow melting wafers Used for the primary truffle coating.
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate melting wafers For decorative drizzling.
  • 1.5 tablespoons crisco shortening Adds smoothness to the melted chocolate.

Equipment

  • Large cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small mixing bowl
  • 1-inch cookie scoop
  • Stovetop pot
  • Large bowl (for double boiler)
  • Rubber spatula
  • Two forks or dipping tools
  • Piping bag (or Ziploc bag)

Method
 

  1. Prepare a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, cream together the crushed Oreos, cream cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Remember to reserve a handful of the crumbs for garnishing the final truffle.
  3. Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough mixture and roll into 1 to 1½ inch balls. Use the palms of your hands to smooth and round each ball until the mixture is completely used.
  4. Place each truffle ball on the prepared sheet of parchment paper and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  5. About 5-10 minutes before the initial chilling time is complete, begin to prepare your melting chocolate by first adding the yellow wafers to a large bowl.
  6. Next, place that bowl over a stovetop pot containing 3-4 inches of water. Bring the water to a boil, creating a double boiler.
  7. Stir the wafers frequently using a rubber spatula as the chocolate melts. Add 1 tablespoon of the crisco and continue to stir until the chocolate is smooth, silky, and fully melted. When done, remove from heat.
  8. Using two forks or dipping tools, dip each truffle ball into the melted yellow chocolate, covering it completely. Roll the ball to ensure full coverage.
  9. Place each chocolate-covered truffle on parchment paper and repeat the process for all truffles.
  10. Place the coated truffles inside the refrigerator and allow to cool for an additional 20 minutes.
  11. When the truffles have almost finished chilling, repeat the double boiler process for the white chocolate melting wafers. Melt down the chocolate, adding the remaining crisco and mix until silky smooth. When done, remove from heat.
  12. Using a piping bag or small plastic Ziploc bag, pipe white chocolate lines over each truffle, immediately topping with the reserved Oreo crumbs.
  13. Repeat this process for all truffles one at a time before placing them in the refrigerator to chill for an additional 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

These truffles are perfect for parties or as a special treat. You can experiment with different colored melting wafers or add other toppings like sprinkles instead of Oreo crumbs.