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Peppermint Oreo Truffles

November 23, 2015 Updated May 1, 2020 BySam 24 Comments

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Peppermint oreo truffles

Only four ingredients, these peppermint Oreo truffles are an easy treat to whip together for company and would make a great homemade Christmas gift!

peppermint oreo truffles on white plate

I was so close to turning on Christmas music this weekend.  So close.

I try to strictly adhere to a policy of no Christmas music or Christmas decorations in the house before Thanksgiving–I think one month is a fair amount of time to deck the halls with festive anticipation without overdoing it (my Facebook feed, however, has been filled with photos of my friends’ already assembled and decorated Christmas trees since the day after Halloween, and my neighbors put away their Halloween decorations and hung their Christmas ones on the same day!).

I managed to refrain–no Christmas music just yet.  Christmas candies, though, are a different story.  

Peppermint Oreo Truffles on marble

Of all the candies I’ve made on this site so far (all which I consider to be easy recipes), these are by far the simplest.  My sister has been making the traditional Oreo Balls (no mint) for a few years now and I thought they could use a minty change-up for the holidays.

Inside of peppermint oreo truffle

The ingredient list is short, as are the instructions.  It’s a simple matter of pulverizing mint-flavored Oreos, mixing them with cream cheese, rolling, freezing, dipping in chocolate and sprinkling with peppermint shards.

These would make a great last-minute dessert idea for the holidays, or an even better Christmas gift.

Peppermint oreo truffles on marble

Enjoy!

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Peppermint oreo truffles on plate

Peppermint Oreo Truffles

Adapted from Kraft Oreo Truffles recipe
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade candy, oreo truffles, truffles
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 35 truffles
Calories: 138kcal
Author: Sam Merritt

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Mint Crème Filled Oreos 15.25 oz
  • 8 oz pkg cream cheese- room temperature
  • 2 cups dark chocolate chips or dark chocolate melting wafers
  • 3 Tbsp crushed peppermint candy . I crushed candy canes by placing them in a ziploc bag and smacking them with a rolling pin

Instructions

  • Using a food processor (though you could also do this by crushing the cookies in a Ziploc bag using a rolling pin—just make sure they are crushed very fine), pulse oreos until very fine crumbs.
  • In KitchenAid (or in a large bowl using an electric mixer or spoon) stir cream cheese until well-creamed.
  • Stir in cookie crumbs, stirring until well-combined (pause regularly to scrape down sides of bowl).
  • Roll into ~ 1 Tbsp-sized balls and place on wax-paper lined cookie sheet.
  • Transfer rolled truffles to freezer and freeze for 15-20 minutes.
  • Once truffles have chilled, prepare your chocolate by heating it in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir well, then return to microwave for 15 seconds and stir afterwards. Repeat 15-second heating periods until chocolate is completely melted.
  • Dip truffles in melted chocolate (my preferred technique for this is to balance the truffle on the width of a butter-knife blade, use a spoon to ladle chocolate evenly overtop, and then use another knife to slide the truffle back onto the wax paper) and return to wax-paper. Immediately after dipping each truffle, sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy.
  • Return to refrigerator and allow chocolate to harden before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffle | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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Recipe originally published 11/23/2015

Original Photos:

oreo truffles on dark board

peppermint oreo truffles on silver platter

 

 

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Comments

  1. Marilyn says

    December 5, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    These are soooo delicious! The mix was very soft and sticky so I did refrigerate for 20 min BEFORE I rolled the balls. Was it just me, or was yours the same?

    Reply
    • Sam says

      December 5, 2020 at 9:10 pm

      Hi Marilyn! They’re usually a bit soft and sticky but not so much that I’m not able to roll them. I’m glad they still turned out so wonderfully for you! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sunny says

    December 4, 2020 at 8:38 pm

    Hi, so the recipe says 1pkg =15 oz but my 1pkg says 4oz. I’m confused. What system are you using? Or is the package I have too small?

    Reply
    • Sam says

      December 4, 2020 at 9:09 pm

      Hi Sunny! You may just have a smaller package than I had at the time. You need 15 oz here. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Angela says

    December 24, 2019 at 9:10 am

    These look so pretty and sound delicious! What do you suggest when peppermint Oreos can’t be found? Can peppermint oil be added to the cookie mix?

    Reply
    • Sugar Spun Run says

      December 24, 2019 at 9:34 am

      Hi, Angela! If you are unable to find peppermint oreo’s you can add in peppermint extract to the batter. I hope that you enjoy the peppermint oreo truffles. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Karen says

    December 21, 2019 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    Shared these at my cookie exchange. They were a huge hit. Also had many requests for the recipe. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      December 21, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      So happy to hear this!! Thank you for commenting, Karen, I really appreciate it! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Alysia says

    December 13, 2017 at 4:26 pm

    Can you make these ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze them?

    Reply
    • Sam says

      December 13, 2017 at 10:52 pm

      I’m not sure about freezing, but I’ve made them several days in advance and kept them refrigerated in an airtight container without problem!

      Reply
  6. Belinda says

    December 13, 2017 at 12:07 am

    I’m getting a little ahead of myself. My first time to make alot of Christmas treats. So, I am trying to find out if I can make some things and freeze until Christmas. Your truffles are an example of type i am wondering about. Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • Sam says

      December 13, 2017 at 10:56 pm

      I haven’t frozen these but I just did a little research and it looks like you can freeze them, just it’s possible that the chocolate may crack while they’re thawing. For best results and least cracks thaw them in the refrigerator before putting at room temp. I Hope that helps!

      Reply
  7. Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says

    December 18, 2015 at 2:26 am

    Oreo truffles were one of the first desserts I actually made and took to a party. Let’s just say everyone thought I was a culinary mastermind and begged me for the recipe. They were shocked when they found out how easy they are to make, but isn’t it incredible how delicious they are even so? As evidenced here, they’re also so pretty. I love that you did a peppermint version – so festive and appropriate for the season! <3

    Reply
    • Sam says

      December 18, 2015 at 2:58 pm

      Haha, it’s funny how people expect them to be something complicated (I think the word truffle is suggestive of that, though, so maybe that is why) when they are really SO easy! Thanks so much, Beeta!

      Reply
  8. Amanda says

    November 24, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    I don’t put up Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving, but I will admit to being one of those people who listens to Christmas music in September.
    These look so delicious and they really would be great to give as a present around the holidays. I can’t believe how simple they are to make!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      November 24, 2015 at 10:56 pm

      Haha, September is a bit early for me but the older I get, the earlier in the year I’m ready to listen to Christmas music, so maybe someday I’ll be at that point! Thanks so much, Amanda! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says

    November 24, 2015 at 2:18 pm

    These truffles are gorgeous, Sam! I love the peppermint, so perfect for Christmas. Your photos are stunning! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sam says

      November 24, 2015 at 10:55 pm

      Thanks so much Jess, you’re so sweet 😀

      Reply
  10. Sues says

    November 24, 2015 at 8:53 am

    These would definitely get me in the holiday spirit! So fun!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      November 24, 2015 at 9:02 am

      Thanks, Sues! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    November 23, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    So yum! Love peppermint truffles and love the short and easy ingredients list 🙂

    Reply
    • Sam says

      November 24, 2015 at 9:02 am

      Thank you Medha! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says

    November 23, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    These look delicious, Sam! Perfect little Christmas treats!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      November 24, 2015 at 9:01 am

      Thank you, Marsha!

      Reply

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