Candy Cane Oreo Truffles

5 from 1 vote

No bake peppermint oreo truffles dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes!

Prep Time30

Total Time1 30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: chocolate

Servings: truffles

Calories: 263kcal

Prep pan. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
Make Oreo mixture. Place Mint oreo cookies in the food processor (or you can do this in a blender, or stand mixer, or in a ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin) and pulse into fine crumbs. (If you can't find mint oreos, use regular oreos and add 1 teaspoon peppermint extract now). Add cream cheese and pulse until smooth. If doing this by hand, I transfer the crumbs to a mixing bowl and then use a hand mixer to mix in the cream cheese.
Scoop into balls. Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, scoop cookie mixture and roll into balls using your hands. Place onto the baking sheet. Freeze for 15 minutes.
Make chocolate coating. In a small bowl, microwave chocolate for 30 seconds.. Stir and microwave again for another 30 seconds. Repeat in 15-second intervals, stirring after each addition, until fully melted. You could also melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
Dip Oreo balls. Remove Oreo cookie balls from the freezer. Using a fork, lower dip a truffle, into the chocolate coating. Shake excess from the truffle and place onto the baking sheet. Sprinkle on crushed candy canes immediately before the chocolate sets. Repeat with remaining truffles. Refrigerate until firm.

Storage: Oreo balls will keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks, in an airtight container. Or at room temperature, covered, as long as it’s not too warm, for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Yes you can freeze Oreo balls for up to 3 months. I then let them thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
Oreos – If you can't find Mint Oreos, replace with regular Oreos, and you can add in 1 teaspoon peppermint extract.
Cream Cheese – I recommend full-fat cream cheese for the best texture.
Chocolate -For the best and easiest results I recommend using Ghiradelli melting wafers or candy melts which are easier for dipping and create a shiny finish. You can use chocolate chips but I recommend stirring 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening to help keep the chocolate smooth and shiny.
Troubleshooting: If they are sticky while you are shaping them, try coating your hands with a little powdered sugar. Or popping the mixture into your fridge for 15 minutes before shaping.