Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Peppermint Oreo Truffles, a simple yet decadent treat perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
- Mix Oreo crumbs with cream cheese and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Refrigerate the truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each truffle into the melted white chocolate and tap off excess.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top while the chocolate is still wet.
- Refrigerate again until the chocolate is set before serving.
Notes
For a darker variation, substitute white chocolate with dark chocolate chips. Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: holiday dessert, peppermint treats, easy truffles, no-bake desserts
