The Perfect Peppermint Oreo Truffles

If you're an Oreo fan, get ready to fall head over heels for these Peppermint Oreo Truffles! With just three simple ingredients, they’re a holiday game-changer that’s as easy to make as they are to devour. Think rich, chocolatey Oreo goodness blended with a festive peppermint twist, all wrapped up in a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth bite. Whether you're whipping them up for a party, gifting them to friends, or indulging in a little treat-yourself moment, these truffles are guaranteed to be your new favorite dessert obsession!

Why I Love This Recipe

I know it's a bold statement, but I think these Peppermint Oreo Truffles may just be better than slutty brownies. I know. It’s crazy. But they will literally rock your world.

Most truffle recipes require tempering chocolate and it takes a while... these are made with oreos, cream cheese and chocolate and come together VERY quickly. They are the perfect treat to make for any holiday parties or last minute office pot lucks! Plus they are the easiest things to make on earth, even easier than brigadeiros.

Make these immediately. And give them to your friends, family and neighbors. Oh and your boss... basically a guaranteed raise. You just need Oreo’s, cream cheese and some white and dark chocolate for dipping. See? Easy.

If you can’t find peppermint cookies, you can use regular Oreo’s and throw in a ¼ teaspoon of peppermint extract to give it that minty bite. The cookies and cream cheese go into a food processor and then less than 1 minute later you’ll have the insides gooey deliciousness that is going to make your truffle. From there, you just roll them into bite sized balls, chill them to harden them up, and then dip them in chocolate and drizzle with more chocolate. Done. Put them in your mouth and be happy. Trust me on this one. You need to make these immediately.

Let's talk nitty gritty when it comes to storing these things!

Ingredients

*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.

Substitutions

🍪 Cookie Base Swaps

• Oreo varieties — classic, mint, chocolate-mint, or golden cookies all work.
• Other sandwich cookies — like chocolate cream or peanut butter (for a sweet twist).
• Graham crackers — for a softer, sweeter base.
• Gingersnaps — for a spicy holiday vibe.

🍫 Chocolate Coating Options

• Semi-sweet chocolate — classic and balanced.
• Dark chocolate — richer and less sweet.
• Milk chocolate — sweeter, nostalgic flavor.
• White chocolate — fun and festive, especially with color drizzle.
• Candy melts — easy and great for decorating.

🌿 Peppermint & Flavor Variations

• Crushed candy canes — classic festive crunch.
• Peppermint extract — a few drops if you want an extra mint punch.
• Mint chips or Andes mints — fold into the truffle base.
• Skip the mint entirely — make chocolate truffles instead and add sea salt or espresso.

🧈 Mix-In Add-Ons

• Toffee bits — buttery, crunchy bites.
• Crushed pretzels — salty-sweet contrast.
• Chopped nuts — almonds, pecans, or walnuts for texture.
• Sprinkles or edible glitter — for sparkle during the holidays.

🍬 Decorating Swaps

• Drizzle contrasting chocolate — white on dark, dark on white.
• Crushed peppermint on top — super festive and crunchy.
• Sea salt flakes — for a sweet-salty pop.
• Festive sprinkles — great for gifting or party trays.

🎁 Serving & Packaging Ideas

• Mini cupcake liners — perfect individual portions.
• Cellophane bags tied with ribbon — easy homemade gifts.
• Decorative tins — great if you’re gifting more than one batch.
• Stacked in a jar with holiday labels — adorable gifts that look professional.

How to Make Peppermint Oreo Truffles

Step 1: In a food processor, pulse the cookies for 1 minute until everything is finely ground.

Step 2: Add the cream cheese and peppermint extract and pulse until fully combined.

Step 3: Remove the mixture from the food processor, it should be sticky by this point and roll it into balls with a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop.

Step 4: Place the rolled balls onto a piece of parchment paper. Freeze for 30 minutes to harden.

Step 5: Melt the white and dark chocolate separately, according to the package directions. Dip half of the balls in white chocolate and transfer them back to the parchment paper. Repeat this for the remaining balls and the dark chocolate. Let cool entirely before serving. 

How to Store Peppermint Oreo Truffles

They'll keep for 1 month in an air tight container in the fridge.

How to Freeze Peppermint Oreo Truffles

You can keep them in the freezer for "emergencies" indefinitely.

🍬🍫✨ 10 Tips + Tricks for the Best Peppermint Oreo Truffles

Serve chilled and store chilled. These truffles are happiest in the fridge. They hold shape better and the chocolate stays glossy instead of soft or sticky.

Grind the cookies finely. A food processor is clutch here. You want no big chunks so your truffles are silky and consistent in every bite.

Room-temp cream cheese wins. Cold cream cheese doesn’t mix smoothly with the cookie crumbs. When it’s soft and pliable, everything comes together with zero lumps.

Measure by weight if you can. A little too much filling makes them greasy; a little too little makes them dry. Weighing the Oreos and cream cheese keeps things perfect every time.

Chill the mixture before rolling. Pop the Oreo-cream cheese mix in the fridge for 15–20 minutes. Firmer centers roll easier and hold shape better.

Use scoops for even truffles. A small cookie scoop guarantees uniform size so they bake or chill evenly and look cute on the platter.

Work quickly with the chocolate. If the chocolate sets too fast, the peppermint coating looks uneven. Dip each truffle while the chocolate is warm and glossy.

Add peppermint oil sparingly. A little goes a long way. Too much can overpower. You want a gentle holiday coolness, not toothpaste intensity.

Toast crushed candy canes lightly. Toasting gives a lightly warm crunch and deeper flavor than straight candy cane shards. Just a few seconds under broil does the trick.

Use wax or parchment paper for setting. The truffles won’t stick and they peel right off for easy plating.

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