Description
Sweet holiday magic meets creamy peppermint oreo balls in this irresistible dessert that blends classic cookie crunch with cool mint flavor. Rich chocolate coating and crushed candy cane sprinkles make these treats perfect for winter celebrations you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 36 Oreo cookies
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 16 ounces (454 grams) white or dark chocolate melting wafers
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Garnish Ingredients:
- ½ cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Instructions
- Crush the Oreo cookies into fine, uniform crumbs using a food processor, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Incorporate softened cream cheese and peppermint extract into the cookie crumbs, mixing thoroughly until a cohesive, moldable mixture forms.
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to provide a clean surface for shaping and chilling the confections.
- Carefully form the mixture into uniform, bite-sized spheres, using gentle rolling motions to create smooth, compact balls.
- Chill the shaped oreo spheres in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes to enhance their structural integrity and make chocolate coating easier.
- Melt chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring intermittently to achieve a glossy, smooth consistency without scorching.
- Utilize a dipping tool or fork to delicately submerge each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Gently tap the dipping utensil to remove excess chocolate, allowing a thin, elegant coating to embrace each confection.
- While the chocolate remains liquid, quickly garnish the tops with finely crushed candy canes or peppermint candies for a festive, textural element.
- Allow the chocolate-covered treats to set at room temperature or expedite the process by placing them in the refrigerator.
- Once fully set, transfer the peppermint oreo balls to an airtight container, storing them in the refrigerator to maintain their optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Crush Oreos thoroughly to ensure a smooth, consistent texture without large cookie chunks for better binding and mouthfeel.
- Chill the cream cheese and Oreo mixture before rolling to prevent sticky hands and make ball formation easier.
- Use white chocolate for a more festive look and to enhance the peppermint flavor profile.
- Experiment with alternative dietary options by substituting regular Oreos with gluten-free or vegan cookie alternatives for inclusivity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg