Description
Delight in these festive and indulgent Peppermint Oreo Truffles, combining the classic cookie flavor of Oreos with creamy cream cheese and a refreshing peppermint twist. Coated in rich semisweet chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes, these no-bake treats are perfect for holiday parties or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 39 (441 grams) regular Oreo cookies, with filling intact
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Coating
- 16 ounces (454 grams) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 2 regular-size candy canes, finely crushed
Instructions
- Process the Oreos: Place the Oreo cookies in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Mix with cream cheese and peppermint: Add the cream cheese and peppermint extract to the ground Oreos and pulse until the mixture is well combined and smooth, forming a dough-like consistency.
- Shape the truffles: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spring-loaded 1-Tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the Oreo mixture into balls and place them on the prepared sheet.
- Freeze the truffles: Place the cookie balls in the freezer and chill for at least 1 hour to firm up. They can be kept frozen for up to 1 day before coating.
- Melt the chocolate coating: Combine the chopped semisweet chocolate and oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until just melted and smooth. Avoid overheating to prevent burning.
- Coat the truffles: Drop each chilled cookie ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring an even coating. Remove with a fork, gently tapping off any excess chocolate, and place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add candy cane topping: Immediately sprinkle each chocolate-coated truffle with the finely crushed candy canes before the chocolate sets.
- Set and store: Refrigerate the truffles until the chocolate is firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 15 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For added peppermint flavor and crunch, you can mix some crushed candy canes into the Oreo and cream cheese mixture before shaping the truffles.
- Be careful not to overheat the chocolate while melting to keep it smooth and glossy.
- Using a spring-loaded cookie scoop helps ensure uniform truffle sizes for even coating and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
