Make these adorable Halloween Truffle Oreo Bats! Simple cookie and cream cheese truffles are decorated like bats, making these little guys the perfect homemade Halloween candy. Bring them to your next party or enjoy them with kids!
If you're looking for a fun and easy Halloween treat to make at home, these Halloween Truffle Oreo Bats are the perfect recipe!
They're made with just a few simple ingredients, and they're sure to be a hit with both kids and adults!
This homemade Halloween candy starts by making a simple oreo chocolate truffle with crushed Oreos and cream cheese that get rolled in chocolate sprinkles. Use the oreo cookies to make bat wings and add candy eyeballs to the top.
These adorable treats make a wonderful presentation at any party and are fun for kids to make! Be sure to make a batch (or two!) of these Halloween Truffle Oreo Bats this year! You'll be glad you did!
You'll also love these easy Ghost Halloween Rice Krispie Treats too!
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Why Make This Recipe
- This Halloween candy recipe is made with simple ingredients you can find in any grocery store.
- No baking is involved! Just process, assemble, and you're done!
- These cute bats give life to any Halloween party and won't last long.
- You can involve your kids in making them, which is always a bonus!
Ingredients
- Oreo Cookies- You'll need these to make the truffles and to make the bat wings that go on the side.
- Cocoa Powder - for extra chocolate taste and to ensure the bats are dark colored.
- Cream Cheese - Binds the crushed Oreo cookies together, giving them a creamy truffle mouthfeel.
- Vanilla Extract - Adds a light vanilla flavor to the truffles that give them a hint of decadence.
- Chocolate Sprinkles - The truffles get rolled in chocolate sprinkles to add texture and color to this treat.
To decorate
- Oreo Cookies - Just the cookie part of the Oreo is used to create bat wings on the side.
- Decorating icing - used to 'glue' the candy eyes onto the bats.
- Edible Candy Eyes - Bring these candy bats to life by pressing on candy eyes.
Please scroll down to the recipe card below for the full quantities.
Instructions
Wondering how to make this Halloween Oreo Truffle Bats recipe? It's easy!
Just follow this step-by-step photo tutorial. Then, scroll down for the recipe card for the full ingredients list and recipe method.
Prepare for assembling: Add parchment paper to two baking sheets and set aside for later.
Assemble the truffle base: To a food processor, add the Oreo cookies and process them until small crumbs form. Then add the softened cream cheese, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract and process until a "dough" is formed.
Assemble the truffles: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands. Roll them in a bowl of chocolate sprinkles until coated, then place them onto the prepared cookie sheet and chill them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Decorate the truffle bats: Take the second package of Oreos and remove the cream in each. Use a sharp knife to cut the cookie in half.
Features: Press each piece into the side of each truffle to create the wings, then press on the candy eyes and glue them on with some decorating icing.
Store in the fridge in a sealed container.
Cook's Tips
If you don't have a food processor, don't worry! You can simply crush the Oreos by putting them in a ziplock bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
Be sure to use full-fat cream cheese for best results.
Let the chocolate truffles set in the fridge for at least half an hour before adding the Oreo wings, so they have time to firm up.
Use a sharp knife to cut the Oreo cookies to keep them from crumbling or breaking apart.
Variations
For a fun twist, try using different flavored Oreos like pumpkin spice or mint.
You can also dip the truffles in white chocolate and decorate them with orange and black sprinkles to make ghost truffles.
If you want to make this recipe even easier, you can use store-bought truffles and just add the oreo wings and candy eyes.
Change up the flavor extract you use to add different tastes to your oreo truffles. Some good options are almond, mint, vanilla, or orange extract.
Storage & Freezing
To store, add them to a sealed airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to a week.
You can also freeze them for up to two months; just be sure to thaw them in the fridge overnight before serving.
FAQs
If stored in an airtight container in the fridge, they should last for up to a week. Keep in mind that the truffle will dry out over time as well as the cookie wings.
If you're looking for a dairy-free option, you can use a vegan cream cheese like Daiya. Marscarpone also works well as a dairy substitution.
Yes, you can! In fact, they actually taste better if you make them a day or two in advance. This gives the flavors a chance to meld together and the truffles have time to firm up in the fridge. Make the base of the truffle, then add wings and eyeballs when you're ready to serve.
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📖 Recipe
Halloween Oreo Truffle Bats
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 14 oz Oreo cookies (approx 36 per package)
- 8 oz cream cheese - at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ¾ cup chocolate sprinkles
To decorate
- 14 ounce Oreo cookies
- edible candy eyes
- decorating icing or melted chocolate, to 'glue' the eyes
Instructions
- Line two cookie sheets with baking parchment or wax paper and set aside.
- Add the Oreos to a food processor and process until they form small crumbs.
- Add the cream cheese, cocoa powder, and vanilla to the food processor and pulse a few times until the mixture comes together.
- Add the chocolate sprinkles to a small bowl.Roll spoonfuls of the mixture into balls (about 1 inch balls) and roll them in the sprinkles, then place onto the cookie sheet.
To decorate
- To decorate, take the second package of Oreos, split them apart and scrape out the filling (use it for another recipe). With a sharp knife, cut each Oreo half into two to create half moon shapes.
- For each truffle, add two Oreo sections to each side, like wings, and gently 'glue' on two candy eyes with decorating icing.
- Store the Oreo bats in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
Charla says
So cute and creative, saving this recipe so I can try it with my niece. Thank you!
Beth says
These truffle balls look so cute. Perfect for Halloween, My kids love oreos!
Natalie says
What a great idea! This will be perfect Halloween snack for my daughters birthday, thanks!
Jovita says
This halloween oreo truffle bats were so good! Great idea to cook it with kids and they had so much fun assembling them 🙂 We brought them to school for their early halloween party!
Mairead says
We loved these! This was a great edible craft to make with little ones - so much fun for Halloween. Tasted great, too!