Description
Delicious Peppermint Oreo Balls perfect for the holidays or quick treats at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 Oreo cookies, crushed (about 3 cups)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz (340 g) white chocolate or candy melts
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy or candy canes
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Crush the Oreo cookies to fine crumbs.
- Mix crumbs with cream cheese until smooth.
- Scoop small amounts and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the balls for 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the white chocolate in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled ball in melted chocolate and set back on the sheet.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint on top before the chocolate sets.
- Chill again until the coating is firm.
- Store in an airtight container or serve once set.
Notes
Work with chilled balls for a smooth dip; if the chocolate thickens, warm it a little more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: peppermint, oreo, balls, dessert, holiday treats, Christmas candies