Description
Mint Oreo Truffles are a delightful no-bake dessert that combines the classic flavors of Oreo cookies with a hint of mint. Perfect for any occasion, these truffles are easy to make and sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 Oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 12 oz white chocolate or candy melts
- 1/2 tsp green food coloring (optional)
- 4 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
- Mix the Oreo crumbs with softened cream cheese until smooth and fully combined.
- Add peppermint extract and mix evenly.
- Roll into small bite-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill for 30–45 minutes or freeze for 15–20 minutes until firm.
- Melt white chocolate in intervals, stirring until smooth, then add coconut oil and coloring if desired.
- Dip each truffle into melted chocolate and place on parchment paper.
- Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top.
- Let set completely before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
- You can adjust the amount of peppermint extract according to your taste preference.
- Store leftover truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg