If you’re looking for a fun and festive Halloween dessert that’s both adorable and delicious, these Ghost OREO Ball Truffles are the perfect treat. They’re creamy, chocolatey, and coated in a smooth white candy shell — but with a spooky twist! Each truffle is shaped into a cute little ghost, complete with candy eyes or chocolate chip faces. Best of all, they’re incredibly simple to make using just a few ingredients: OREO cookies, cream cheese, and melted white chocolate.
These ghost truffles are bite-sized, rich, and totally irresistible — the kind of treat that disappears faster than a ghost in the night. Whether you’re making them for a Halloween party, a kids’ event, or just to get into the spooky spirit, they’re guaranteed to bring smiles (and maybe a few playful scares).
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No-bake dessert: No oven required — quick, easy, and fun for all ages.
- Adorable and festive: Perfect for Halloween parties and dessert tables.
- Rich and creamy: Classic OREO flavor meets silky white chocolate.
- Kid-friendly activity: Great for decorating with kids or friends.
- Make-ahead friendly: Stays fresh for days — ideal for prepping before your spooky event.
Ingredients for Ghost OREO Ball Truffles
- 36 OREO cookies (classic or double-stuf)
- 8 ounces (1 block) cream cheese, softened
- 12 ounces white chocolate or vanilla candy melts
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother coating)
- Candy eyes or mini chocolate chips for decorating
- Optional: Black edible marker for adding ghostly expressions
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the OREO Mixture
Place the OREO cookies in a food processor and pulse until they turn into fine crumbs. Add the softened cream cheese and blend again until a smooth, thick dough forms. If you don’t have a food processor, crush the cookies in a zip-top bag and mix by hand in a bowl.
Step 2: Shape the Ghosts
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball. Then, gently shape the top to form a slightly pointed “head,” leaving the bottom rounded — like a little ghost! Place the shaped truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 3: Chill Until Firm
Refrigerate the truffles for at least 1 hour (or freeze for 20 minutes) until firm enough to dip without losing shape.
Step 4: Melt the White Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate or candy melts with the coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy.
Step 5: Dip and Decorate
Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully coat each ghost truffle in the melted white chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Place them back on the parchment paper.
Before the coating sets, press on candy eyes or mini chocolate chips to create the ghost’s face. For extra details, use a black edible marker to draw spooky expressions once the coating hardens.
Step 6: Chill and Serve
Refrigerate for 20 minutes, or until the coating is completely set. Serve chilled for the best texture.
Flavor and Texture Profile
Ghost OREO Ball Truffles are rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet with that signature cookies-and-cream flavor everyone loves. The inside is smooth and fudgy, while the white chocolate shell adds a delicate crunch that melts into the filling. They’re the perfect combination of texture and flavor — velvety, chocolatey, and utterly addictive.
Each bite delivers a nostalgic taste of OREOs with an elevated, melt-in-your-mouth creaminess that makes them impossible to resist.
Tips for Perfect Ghost Truffles
- Use classic OREOs: They give the best cookie-to-cream ratio for a smooth filling.
- Soften the cream cheese: It blends more easily and evenly with the cookie crumbs.
- Chill before dipping: Keeps the truffles firm and prevents them from falling apart.
- Thin the chocolate if needed: A small amount of coconut oil helps achieve a smooth coating.
- Work in batches: Keep half the ghosts in the fridge while you dip the others to maintain firmness.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips
- Make Ahead: Prepare and decorate up to 3 days in advance — just store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Storage: Keep chilled for up to 5 days. For best results, layer with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Freezing: Freeze unfrosted OREO balls for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge, then dip and decorate.
- Room Temperature Serving: They can sit out for 1–2 hours at room temp — perfect for parties!
Variations and Add-Ons
- Chocolate Ghosts: Use white chocolate OREOs and coat with milk chocolate for a “reverse ghost” effect.
- Pumpkin Spice Ghosts: Add ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to the OREO mixture for a fall twist.
- Minty Ghosts: Use mint OREOs and top with green-tinted candy melts for spooky mint flavor.
- Cookie Monster Ghosts: Add blue food coloring to white chocolate and decorate with candy eyes for a fun variation.
- Vegan Version: Use dairy-free cream cheese, vegan white chocolate, and gluten-free OREO alternatives.
Serving Suggestions
Ghost OREO Ball Truffles are the perfect Halloween party dessert. Serve them:
- On a Halloween dessert board with cookies, brownies, and candy corn.
- As party favors in mini cupcake liners or treat bags.
- On cake pop sticks for easy grab-and-go ghosts.
- With hot cocoa or pumpkin lattes for a cozy, spooky snack.
- As part of a kids’ decorating activity — let everyone make their own ghost faces!
Nutritional Snapshot
Each truffle (based on 24 truffles) contains approximately:
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 1g
- Sugar: 12g
They’re small, sweet, and just spooky enough to satisfy every Halloween sweet tooth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use store-bought white chocolate coating?
Yes! Candy melts or almond bark work perfectly for an easy, smooth finish.
Do I need a food processor?
No — you can crush the cookies in a bag with a rolling pin and mix the filling by hand.
Can I make them dairy-free?
Yes, simply use dairy-free cream cheese and vegan white chocolate chips.
Can I use flavored OREOs?
Definitely! Pumpkin spice, golden, or mint OREOs are fun seasonal twists.
How do I keep the chocolate from cracking?
Let the truffles warm slightly before dipping — dipping very cold truffles can cause cracks.
Expert Tips for Success
- Work quickly: The coating hardens fast, so decorate immediately after dipping.
- Use a fork for dipping: Tap gently on the bowl’s edge to remove excess coating.
- Add character: Give your ghosts silly, scary, or sleepy faces — make them unique!
- Store cold but serve cool: Cold storage keeps them firm, but serving at room temp enhances the flavor.
- Double the batch: These go fast — especially at Halloween parties.
A Frightfully Fun Treat Everyone Will Love
These Ghost OREO Ball Truffles are everything Halloween should be — sweet, playful, and a little spooky. They’re simple enough for beginners but impressive enough to steal the spotlight on any dessert table. With their creamy filling and smooth white chocolate shell, they’re hauntingly good the perfect bite-sized treat for ghouls and goblins of all ages.
Whether you’re making them with kids, gifting them to friends, or setting them out at a Halloween bash, these ghostly truffles are guaranteed to disappear in a flash.
Ghost OREO Ball Truffles
Equipment
- Food processor or zip-top bag
- Mixing bowl
- Fork or dipping tool
- Parchment-lined tray
- Microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- 36 OREO cookies (classic or Double Stuf)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz white chocolate or vanilla candy melts
- 1 tsp coconut oil or shortening (optional)
- Candy eyes or mini chocolate chips
- Optional: black edible marker for facial expressions
Instructions
- Crush OREO cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor. Add softened cream cheese and blend until fully combined into a thick dough.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls. Shape tops into slight ghost points. Place on parchment-lined tray.
- Chill truffles in the refrigerator for 1 hour or in the freezer for 20 minutes until firm.
- Melt white chocolate with coconut oil in 20-second microwave intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy.
- Dip each ghost in melted white chocolate using a fork. Tap off excess and place back on tray. While wet, add candy eyes or chocolate chip faces.
- Refrigerate truffles for 20 minutes, or until coating is fully set. Serve chilled or slightly cool.
Notes
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Final Thoughts
Ghost OREO Ball Truffles are the ultimate no-bake Halloween dessert — festive, delicious, and incredibly easy to make. With their smooth OREO filling, creamy white chocolate coating, and spooky little faces, they capture all the fun and flavor of Halloween in one bite.
Make a batch this season, and you’ll see why they’ve become a favorite among home bakers — fun to decorate, impossible to resist, and scary good in every sense. Whether you’re hosting a haunted party or just getting into the spooky spirit, these ghost truffles will be the star of your Halloween spread.
