Mint Oreo Truffles are soft and creamy in the middle and coated in chocolate, these bite-sized balls are festive for the holidays and make great gifts.
38finely crushed mint Oreo cookieswith cream centers, I used a food processor to crush my cookies. I was able to get 4 cups of cookie crumbs
12ounceschocolate almond bark
1cupgreen candy meltsoptional garnish
Instructions
Using either a stand mixer or a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the cream cheese for 1-1½ minutes until smooth.
Add the crushed cookies and continue to beat the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the Oreo mixture. Roll the scoops into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Add the chocolate almond bark to a medium-sized heat-safe mixing bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute, and stir well. Continue heating in 30-second intervals until completely melted and smooth.
Roll each truffle in the melted almond bark. Place the truffle on a fork and gently tap to remove any excess coating. Use a spoon to pour the coating over any bare spots. Use a toothpick to gently push the truffle onto the baking sheet.
Once all the truffles are coated, add the green candy melts to a small heat-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth. Use either a fork, a drizzle spoon, or a small squeeze bottle to lightly drizzle the melted green candy melts over the coated truffles. Allow the truffles to harden completely before serving.
Notes
Storage:
To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To Freeze: You can freeze the truffles for up to 3 months. Allow the truffles to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Tips:
Since Oreo cookies per package were reduced from 40 to 39, I use 38 cookies for this recipe.
If you are using a food processor to crush the cookies, I have found it much easier to crush the cookies in batches. The cookies are usually packaged in rows of 3, and that’s how I break up the batches.
Always make sure the cream cheese is properly softened to help avoid cream cheese lumps in the truffle dough.