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Peppermint Oreo Truffles

These Peppermint Oreo Truffles are an easy, no-bake holiday treat made with Oreo cookies, cream cheese, and peppermint extract — all dipped in rich chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes! Perfect for Christmas parties, gifting, or festive dessert platters.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 36 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155

Ingredients
  

  • 39 Oreo cookies (441 g), with filling intact
  • 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 0.75 tsp peppermint extract
  • 16 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 regular-size candy canes, finely crushed

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • 1-Tablespoon cookie scoop
  • Fork
  • Rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Place Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add cream cheese and peppermint extract, pulsing until smooth and well combined.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a 1-Tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the mixture into balls. Freeze for at least 1 hour, or up to 1 day, until firm.
  3. Combine chopped chocolate and oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between intervals, until smooth and melted. Avoid overheating.
  4. Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, coating evenly. Lift with a fork and let excess drip off. Place on the baking sheet and immediately sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
  5. Refrigerate until the chocolate sets. Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 15 days.

Notes

Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 2 months.
For extra festive flair, drizzle with white chocolate or add holiday sprinkles before the chocolate sets.

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