PEPPERMINT OREO TRUFFLES

It’s officially acceptable to start talking about Christmas! To celebrate this momentous annual occasion, I’m sharing these Peppermint Oreo Truffles, which are the perfect holiday treat.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. package regular Oreo cookies
  • 8 oz. package cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 teas. peppermint extract
  • 8 oz. melting chocolate candy coat, OR almond bark (melted)

Instructions

  1. Crush (whole) Oreos into fine crumbs; place in medium bowl.
  2. Add cream cheese and peppermint extract to the crushed Oreos; mix until well blended.
  3. Refrigerate mixture until firm, about one hour.
  4. Roll cookie mixture into balls, about 1-inch in diameter.
  5. Dip balls in chocolate/candy melt/almond bark; place on wax paper.
  6. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes immediately after placing on wax paper.
  7. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  8. Store truffles, covered, in refrigerator.
  9. Yields about 20-30 truffles.

Recipe Notes

• Add 1/2 teas. to 1 teas. more peppermint extract for more peppermint flavor