Mint Oreo Truffles: Indulge in a Blissful Treat!
Mint Oreo Truffles are a delightful and indulgent treat made with crushed Oreos and cream cheese, coated in chocolate and infused with mint flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of Mint Oreos (14.3 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Crush the Mint Oreos in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Oreos and softened cream cheese until well blended.
- Add the peppermint extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the truffles in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Return the coated truffles to the baking sheet and let them set until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
- For a decorative touch, sprinkle crushed Mint Oreos on top of the truffles before the chocolate sets.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to use white chocolate instead of semi-sweet for a different flavor.
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: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg