Peppermint Oreo Truffles
Deliciously creamy Peppermint Oreo Truffles combine crushed Oreo cookies, cream cheese, and peppermint for a festive treat that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz package regular Oreo cookies The star of this recipe, these cookies are both crunchy and creamy.
- 8 oz package cream cheese This adds richness and binds the cookie crumbs together.
- 1.5 teaspoons peppermint extract Provides the refreshing minty flavor that complements the chocolate.
- 8 oz melting chocolate candy coating or almond bark Used to coat the truffles in a smooth chocolate shell.
Instructions
Preparation
- Crush the Oreos: Begin by placing the whole Oreo cookies into a food processor. Pulse them until you achieve fine crumbs.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Oreos, softened cream cheese, and peppermint extract. Stir until everything is well blended.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for about an hour.
- Form the Truffles: After an hour, scoop out about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt the chocolate coating or almond bark according to package instructions until smooth.
- Dip the Truffles: Dip each Oreo ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Add Toppings: Place the coated truffle onto wax paper and sprinkle some crushed candy canes on top.
- Let Them Set: Refrigerate for about an hour to allow the chocolate coating to set.
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Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending and chill the mixture for longer if it remains too soft. Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.