Description

Delight in these festive Peppermint Oreo Truffles—rich, creamy, and bursting with minty flavor. Combining finely crushed Oreo cookies with smooth cream cheese and peppermint extract, dipped in luscious semisweet chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes, these no-bake treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet, minty indulgence.

Ingredients

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Truffle Mixture

39 regular Oreo cookies (441 grams), with filling intact
8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

Chocolate Coating and Topping

16 ounces (454 grams) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
2 regular-size candy canes, finely crushed

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Instructions

Prepare Oreo Mixture: Place the Oreo cookies in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the cream cheese and peppermint extract and pulse until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
Scoop and Chill: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spring-loaded 1-Tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the mixture into balls. Place the cookie balls in the freezer until well chilled, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
Melt Chocolate: Combine the chopped chocolate and oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between bursts, until just melted and smooth, being careful not to overheat.
Coat Truffles: Drop each chilled cookie ball into the melted chocolate, coating evenly. Remove with a fork, gently tapping off excess chocolate, then place back on the cookie sheet. Immediately sprinkle each coated truffle with crushed candy canes. Repeat with the remaining balls, reheating chocolate as needed to keep it pourable.
Set and Store: Refrigerate the coated truffles until the chocolate has set before serving. Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 15 days.

Notes

For added peppermint flavor and crunch, consider mixing some crushed candy canes directly into the Oreo and cream cheese mixture.
Use a spring-loaded cookie scoop to ensure uniform truffle sizes for even chilling and coating.
Be careful not to overheat the chocolate when melting to prevent seizing or burning.
These truffles can be stored in the freezer for extended shelf life but should be thawed slightly before serving for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 28 grams)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 10mg