Only four ingredients, these peppermint Oreo truffles are an easy treat to whip together for company and would make a great homemade Christmas gift!
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.
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 version of these (no mint) for a few years now and I thought they could use a minty change-up for the holidays.
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.
Enjoy!
Peppermint Oreo Truffles
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.
Recipe originally published 11/23/2015
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Alysia says
Can you make these ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze them?
Sam says
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!
Belinda says
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.
Sam says
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!
Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says
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
Sam says
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!
Amanda says
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!
Sam says
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! 🙂
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
These truffles are gorgeous, Sam! I love the peppermint, so perfect for Christmas. Your photos are stunning! 🙂
Sam says
Thanks so much Jess, you’re so sweet 😀
Sues says
These would definitely get me in the holiday spirit! So fun!
Sam says
Thanks, Sues! 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
So yum! Love peppermint truffles and love the short and easy ingredients list 🙂
Sam says
Thank you Medha! 🙂
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
These look delicious, Sam! Perfect little Christmas treats!
Sam says
Thank you, Marsha!