rushed Oreo cookies are blended with cream cheese, rolled into decadent truffles, and coated in silky chocolate, creating a heavenly confection that marries the classic crunch of Oreos with a refreshing hint of mint.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, no-bake, oreos
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cooling and Rolling Time 1 hourhour30 minutesminutes
Servings 45truffles
Ingredients
36Oreo Cookiesregular flavor
8oz.cream cheeseroom temperature
1tsp.peppermint extract
8oz.cream cheese
16ozalmond barkchocolate or vanilla
crushed peppermint, sprinkles, or contrasting color almond bark for decoration
Instructions
Crush the Oreos into fine crumbs. If using a food processor - you may leave the cookies intact. Alternatively, you may use a blender or crush the cookies in a ziplock bag, just remove the filling from the oreo cookies and incorporate that filling back into the truffles in the next step.
In your food processor or mixing bowl combine the Oreo crumbs with 8 ounces of softened cream cheese. Continue mixing until you've achieved a dough-like consistency. You may use a spatula or mixer for this step.
Next, scoop the mixture with a tablespoon-size cookie scoop or your hands and roll them into balls.
Place the truffle balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper. Make sure to leave some space between each truffle to prevent them from sticking together.
Freeze the truffles for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 1 hour. Chilling the truffles helps them firm up and makes them easier to handle when coating them in almond bark.
While the truffles are chilling, melt the vanilla or chocolate almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl, following the instructions on the packaging. Be sure to melt the almond bark in short intervals, stirring in between to prevent burning.
After your almond bark is melted and smooth, remove the truffles from the freezer or refrigerator. Using a fork or a candy dipping tool, dip each truffle into the melted almond bark, making sure to fully coat it. Allow any excess coating to drip off before placing the coated truffle back on the lined baking sheet.
Before the almond bark sets, decorate your truffles according to your occasion. This adds a festive touch and enhances the minty flavor of the truffles. You can get creative with different colors of sanding sugar or sprinkles to match the occasion or holiday.
Let your truffles sit at room temperature until the coating sets. If you're in a hurry, you can place the baking sheet back in the refrigerator to speed up the setting process.
Notes
You may store these prepared truffles in the refrigerator for several days or freeze them for up to 3 months.