Description
No-bake Peppermint Oreo Truffles with crushed cookies, cream cheese, and peppermint, dipped in chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. package regular Oreo cookies
- 8 oz. package cream cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 8 oz. melting chocolate, candy coat, or almond bark (melted)
Instructions
Crush the Oreos: Place the entire Oreo cookies (including the filling) into a food processor. Pulse until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, place in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until sandy in texture.
Mix with Cream Cheese and Peppermint: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Oreos, softened cream cheese, and peppermint extract. Mix thoroughly using a hand mixer or spoon until smooth and fully combined.
Chill the Mixture: Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to roll.
Roll into Balls: Once chilled, scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms into a ball. Continue until all the mixture is used. You should get about 20–30 truffles, depending on size.
Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy coating, almond bark, or white chocolate in short 20-second intervals, stirring in between until fully melted and smooth.
Dip the Truffles: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each Oreo ball into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place onto a sheet of wax or parchment paper.
Decorate: While the coating is still wet, immediately sprinkle with crushed candy canes or festive toppings if desired.
Set and Store: Refrigerate the truffles for about 1 hour, or until the coating is completely firm. Store covered in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
Do not remove the Oreo filling. It helps bind the mixture.
Make sure the mixture is fully chilled before rolling—it makes dipping much easier.
If coating starts to look gray or streaky, switch to a new bowl of freshly melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peppermint truffles, Oreo truffles, no-bake Christmas treat, holiday dessert