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Peppermint Chocolate Oreo Truffles
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The holiday parties are in full swing! Have you already started your holiday baking? Do you love peppermint? I do! Especially when paired with chocolate like in Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms, Cream Cheese Peppermint Brownies, and these super easy Peppermint Chocolate Oreo Truffles.
Confession– I’m not a huge Oreo fan. Probably because my mom would never buy them. Not because they’re unhealthy but because she always had yummy homemade treats at home, and she’s right, homemade cookies are better than and Oreo’s. But man do they make a magnificent cheesecake crust and chocolate truffles. These Peppermint Chocolate Oreo Truffles are incredibly rich, soft, creamy, and moist. It’s hard to stop after one.
You can make these truffles without the peppermint but there is something about peppermint that makes chocolate even more irresistible and makes you hungry for more!
These Peppermint Chocolate Oreo Truffles are not a true chocolate truffle but more of a cross between a truffle and a cake ball. They’re really simple to make and requires so few ingredients. All it takes are some Oreos (the entire cookie), cream cheese, and peppermint extract. Mix them up in a food processor together and then roll into balls to then dip in melted chocolate. So stinking simple and highly raved about.
And aren’t they so gorgeous?! The crushed candy cane also adds a nice little crunch. You’ll love it. They’ll look so pretty with all your holiday cookies and other treats.
Make these Peppermint Chocolate Oreo Truffles for the next holiday party you attend and they’ll be eaten right up.
Tools used to make these Peppermint Chocolate Oreo Truffles:
Dark Melting Wafer– This is my favorite chocolate for candy making. It melts well and easily and tastes so good.
Small Cookie Scoop– I love using this little cookie scoop for making candy. It helps create the perfect bite size treats that are all uniform in size.
Kitchen Aid Food Processor– This is great for chopping up, well, anything! I use it for making crusts, salsa, these truffles…
How to make Peppermint Chocolate Oreo Truffles
Peppermint Chocolate Oreo Truffles
Ingredients
- 36 Oreos, regular
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 16 ounces dark melting wafers or almond bark
- 1 tablespoon crushed candy cane
Instructions
- Place whole Oreos in a food processor or blender and puree until finely crushed. Add the cream cheese and extract. Puree until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture out into 1 inch balls (about 2 teaspoons), roll into a ball and place on a wax paper lined pan. Place the balls in the fridge for 2 hours or freezer for 30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate according to directions. Take half the balls out of the fridge at a time(so the others stay firm and easy to dip). Dip each ball into the chocolate using a toothpick or fork. Let the excess chocolate drip back in the bowl. Place on a wax paper lined baking sheet and immediately sprinkle crushed peppermint candy on top. Repeat with remaining Oreo balls. Remelt the chocolate as needed.
- Store in the fridge.
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
December 4, 2017 at 7:41 pmThese are absolutely stunning, i feel like I want to reach right in to one of your photos and grab a truffle!
Alida | Simply Delicious
December 8, 2017 at 2:05 amThese truffles look absolutely delectable!
Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky
December 14, 2017 at 4:49 amDefinitely your peppermint chocolate oreo truffles are awesomeness! This is a great recipe Melanie, as you know I made it a short while ago and it was lovely, in fact have made it again since. Thanks for sharing!
Julia Stearns @ Healthirony
March 25, 2019 at 6:03 amThese peppermint chocolate oreo truffles are so Instagrammable and adorable! As you know I made it a short while ago and it was lovely! Thx for sharing!
Melanie
March 27, 2019 at 10:30 pmThank you Julia! 🙂