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Taste: Super chocolatey, slightly tangy, with that refreshing hint of peppermint. So festive!
Texture: The chocolate on the outside is smooth and snappy while the filling is thick, rich, and slightly chewy. Absolute perfection!
Ease: Only 6 ingredients and no baking. The truffles require chilling so you’ll need a little patience.
Pros: Easy, festive holiday treat. Perfect for parties, gifts, or just for indulging in.
Cons: Must stay refrigerated because they contain cream cheese.
Would I make this again? Again and again, I’ve been making these for years.
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Peppermint Oreo Truffles are the perfect little treat for any Oreo lovers out there!
I have a huge weakness for Oreos, so I adore these truffles. We’re packing in a ton of Oreo flavor, and adding a festive splash of peppermint, taking these truffles over the top and making them the most delightful little package ever.
These super simple Peppermint Oreo Truffles require no baking, which is always a win for me.
They are so simple, anyone can make them. Get your kids involved for a fun weekend baking project. Sure, there will be a little mess – but chocolate mess is definitely the best kind of mess!
I hope you’ll give these Christmas Truffles a try! You might love it as much as we do.
Sprinkle of Science
How to Make Christmas Peppermint Oreo Truffles
What Kind of Oreos Are Best to Use for Truffles?
- Be sure to use regular Oreos and leave the cream filling.
- Do not use double Stuf or Mega Stuf, as there will be too much filling.
- Also, don’t use Oreo thins – then there will be too little filling!
- If you want even MORE peppermint flavor and color, feel free to use Peppermint Oreos.
What Kind of Cream Cheese Should I Use for Oreo Truffles?
- Be sure to use bricks of full-fat cream cheese.
- Do not use cream cheese that comes in a tub, meant for spreading on a bagel.
- It should be fully softened to room temperature.
- Avoid using generic brands which sometimes have a high water content which can prevent the Oreo ball filling from setting up and maintaining its shape.
Don’t Have Cream Cheese?
Check out my Ultimate Truffle Guide for tons of recipe alternatives.
What Type of Extract?
Use peppermint extract here. Don’t use mint extract as it will make your Christmas Oreo Truffles taste like toothpaste!
Can I Make Oreo Truffles Without the Mint?
Of course! Just leave out the peppermint extract and the crushed candy canes. You could also use a different extract or a tablespoon of flavored liqueur instead. Top with festive sprinkles, additional Oreo crumbs, or drizzle with melted white chocolate.
You could even experiment with Golden Oreos and a white chocolate coating as well.
Coconut Oil and Baking Chocolate to Coat Truffles
Since coconut oil is solid at room temperature, it helps to create a solid chocolate coating for the truffles, especially when you store them in the fridge. You can use refined coconut oil if you prefer not to have any coconut taste.
If you want to make truffles where the chocolate coating won’t melt at room temperature, you’ll need to temper the chocolate. Check out my tutorial on How to Temper Chocolate here. You can then store the truffles at a cool, dry room temperature for up to 8 hours before you’ll need to move them to the fridge to store, since the filling contains cream cheese.
You could also use candy coating chocolate, but I don’t prefer the flavor (it’s not real chocolate).
Using a Spring-Loaded Cookie Scoop for Making Truffles
My cookie scoop is one of my most frequently used kitchen gadgets – and not just for cookies! Using a stainless steel spring-loaded cookie scoop saves you *so much time* in forming perfectly round, evenly-sized truffles. This 1-Tablespoon size is perfect for these Christmas Truffles.
How to Dip Truffles in Chocolate Neatly
- Firstly, use baking chocolate that you chop up before melting. Most chocolate chips contain stabilizers to help them maintain that chip shape, so they don’t melt down as smoothly. This makes for messy-looking truffles.
- Secondly, keep the chocolate warm. You may need to reheat it if it becomes less pourable halfway through dipping your truffles.
- Keep your Oreo balls cold. Make sure they’re fully chilled before dipping and if you’re making a big batch, keep them in the fridge until just before dipping in chocolate. This will help the chocolate set up more quickly.
- If you want to get really fancy, you can use chocolate dipping tools to make super neat, clean, and professional-looking truffles.
Do You Have to Refrigerate Oreo Truffles?
Because the filling is made with cream cheese and because the chocolate isn’t tempered, these Christmas Oreo Truffles will need to be kept refrigerated until just before serving.
How to Store and Freeze Oreo Truffles
Christmas Oreo Truffles are good for up to 2 weeks in the fridge when stored in an airtight container! Or, store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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Ingredients
- 39 (441 grams) regular Oreo cookies, with filling intact
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 16 ounces (454 grams) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 2 regular-size candy canes, finely crushed
Instructions
- Place the Oreo cookies in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the cream cheese and peppermint extract and pulse until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spring-loaded 1-Tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the mixture into balls.
- Place the cookie balls in the freezer until well chilled, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
- Once the balls are chilled, combine the chopped chocolate and oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between bursts, until just melted and smooth. Do not overheat.
- Drop each cookie ball into melted chocolate, coating evenly. Remove with a fork, gently tapping off excess chocolate. Place back on cookie sheet and immediately sprinkle with the crushed candy canes. Repeat with the remaining balls. Reheat the chocolate as needed so it remains pourable.
- Refrigerate until set before serving. Store the truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 15 days.
Notes
This post was originally published in 2011 and has since been updated with recipe improvements and new photos. Photos by Ashley McLaughlin.
Besides tasting delicious and being super quick and easy to make, my favourite part about these is the contrasting textures of soft truffle and crunchy bits of candy cane.
We loved how easy it was to make. My son is not the biggest peppermint fan so we used sprinkles on the top rather than minty crushed candy canes! Love them.
Chocolate minty deliciousness!
Loved making these so much that I actually snacked on a couple both before and after dipping in chocolate
Taste better chilled, great quick holiday treat!
They taste as good as the name sounds. I substituted candy cane for sugar sprinkles and uses mint Oreos as we don’t like candy canes in my house and they were delicious.
These were amazing! Whole family love them and they were easy and quick to make. Will keep this recipe for every Xmas.
This was one of the desserts I made for my annual client appreciation party and they were voted best dessert. Absolutely delicious. The mixture was runny when I made it but it firmed up nicely in the freezer
Easy to make, no baking required. A tasty morsel with a holiday flair. We are not peppermint fans, so I topped mine with sprinkles and done with crushed nuts.
I have received glowing reviews.
Included these in my holiday packages to coworkers.
Who knew making chocolates was so easy, my 4 and 6 year olds helped too!
Oh. My. Goodness. These are super easy to make and very decadent.
Super easy & delicious holiday treats!!