Peppermint Oreo Truffles

4.80 from 5 votes

These no bake Peppermint Oreo Truffles are just in time for Christmas! Easy to make with Oreos, cream cheese, peppermint extract, and chocolate coating, then decorated with crushed candy canes.

Prep Time20

Freeze1

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: truffles

Calories: 127kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

36 Oreo Cookies
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1½ teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup white candy melts
1 cup milk chocolate candy melts
¼ cup crushed candy canes

Instructions

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Place the Oreo cookies in the bowl of a food processor or blender and pulse until finely ground.
36 Oreo Cookies
Add the cream cheese and peppermint extract and pulse until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
8 ounces softened cream cheese, 1½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Using a small ice cream scooper, scoop some dough into your hands and roll into a ball, place onto cookie sheet
Repeat steps until all dough is used
Place the cookie balls in the freezer until well chilled, at least 1 hour.
Follow instructions on candy melt package to properly melt the chocolate until smooth.
1 cup white candy melts, 1 cup milk chocolate candy melts
Remove Oreo cookie truffles from freezer and dip in melted chocolate.
Place back onto baking sheet and top with crushed candy canes
¼ cup crushed candy canes
Allow chocolate to harden before enjoying!

Notes

Storage:

To Store: Store any leftover chocolate peppermint truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To Freeze: You can freeze the uncoated mint Oreo truffles in the freezer in an airtight container, separated by wax paper to avoid sticking to each other, for up to 2 months. Allow the truffles to thaw, then coat and decorate.

Tips:

Make sure the cream cheese is softened to help avoid lumps in the truffle dough. I prefer using full fat cream cheese for this recipe because it gives these treats the most flavor and richness. Reduced fat would still work, but they may not be as rich tasting.
If you don't have a blender or food processor, you can place your Oreo cookies in a Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Make sure you crush the entire cookie and do not remove the filling.
You can also crush the candy canes with a food processor, or by placing them in a sealable plastic bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
These are best served chilled.

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