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!
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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 & Substitutions
- Oreos
- Peppermint Extract
- Cream Cheese softened
- White Chocolate
- Dark Chocolate
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.
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.
Tips & Tricks
Switch it up and use any Oreo flavor you'd like - you can make these for any holiday!
FAQs
Do Oreo truffles need to be refrigerated?
Yes! They are best served slightly chilled
Can Oreo Truffles be made ahead of time?
Absolutely! Just store in the fridge until serving.
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Peppermint Oreo Truffles
Ingredients
- 16 ounce package of Oreos
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- white chocolate for melting / dipping
- dark chocolate for melting / dipping
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the cookies for 1 minute until everything is finely ground. Add the cream cheese and peppermint extract and pulse until fully combined.
- 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. Place the rolled balls onto a piece of parchment paper. Freeze for 30 minutes to harden.
- 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.
- Drizzle the white chocolate dipped balls with extra dark chocolate to garnish and vice versa. Let cool entirely before serving.
Do these truffles have to stay refrigerated? I ship cookie/candy boxes to our business partners and they won't be cold all the time.
yes because of the cream cheese.