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Close-up of Oreo Peppermint Truffles topped with crushed candy canes on a festive dessert party platter. 26

Festive Oreo Peppermint Truffles


  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 36 truffles 1x

Description

Rich peppermint-flavored Oreo truffles coated in white chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes for a festive holiday treat.


Ingredients

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  • 36 Oreo cookies
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 12 oz white chocolate or candy coating
  • 3 candy canes, crushed

  • Instructions

    1. Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.

    2. Mix cookie crumbs with softened cream cheese and peppermint extract until smooth.

    3. Use a cookie scoop to form 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

    4. Chill the truffle balls in the refrigerator for 30–45 minutes until firm.

    5. Melt white chocolate in 20-second microwave bursts or over a double boiler until smooth.

    6. Dip chilled truffles into melted chocolate, letting excess drip off.

    7. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over each truffle before the chocolate sets.

    8. Refrigerate dipped truffles for 15–20 minutes until coating is fully hardened.

    9. Store finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator until serving.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    • Category: dessert
    • Method: no bake
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 truffle

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