Description
Delicious Peppermint Oreo Truffle Bites with a creamy peppermint center and a crunchy Oreo outer layer, coated in white chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1–2 drops red food coloring
- ½ cup finely crushed candy canes
- 24 Oreo cookies (filling included)
- 4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz white chocolate or white candy melts
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for smooth melting)
- Crushed candy canes (for topping)
- Optional: white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Make the Peppermint Cream Center: Mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add peppermint extract and food coloring. Fold in crushed candy canes. Chill 20–30 minutes to firm up. Scoop small balls (½–¾ inch) and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Make the Oreo Truffle Dough: Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor. Add cream cheese and blend until a soft dough forms. Chill dough 10–15 minutes.
- Wrap the Peppermint Centers: Scoop about 1 tbsp of Oreo dough. Flatten in your palm and place a frozen peppermint ball inside. Wrap and smooth into a round truffle. Repeat with all pieces. Freeze 20–30 minutes before dipping.
- Coat in White Chocolate: Melt white chocolate (and coconut oil if using) in the microwave or over a double boiler. Dip each truffle using a fork, tapping off excess. Place on parchment paper. Add crushed candy canes on top while still wet. Optional: drizzle more white chocolate for a pretty finish.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate truffles for at least 15 minutes to set.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to taste.
- For a festive look, use colored sprinkles instead of crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg