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Mint Oreo Chocolate Truffles Recipe

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  • Author: Sienna
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Freezing Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 36 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these creamy, no-bake Oreo Mint Chocolate Truffles, combining rich semi-sweet chocolate, refreshing mint, and classic Oreo cookie crumbs. Perfect for festive occasions like Christmas, New Year's, or St. Patrick's Day, these easy-to-make truffles deliver a delightful chocolaty mint center wrapped in decadent chocolate coating with an optional pop of green drizzle and sprinkles.

Ingredients

Units Scale

Truffle Base

  • 36 cookies mint Oreo cookies
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)

Chocolate Coating

  • 2 1/2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet chocolate)
  • 8 teaspoons coconut oil (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract (can also use peppermint extract)

Decorative Drizzle

  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (can also use green candy melts)
  • 6 drops green food coloring
  • Optional: green and brown jimmie sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cookie Crumbs: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the mint Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. If you don't have a food processor, place cookies in a sealed bag and crush using a rolling pin until finely ground.
  2. Mix Cream Cheese with Crumbs: Transfer the cookie crumbs to a bowl and add the softened cream cheese. Using a silicone spatula, mix until a cohesive dough forms. Avoid mixing in the food processor to prevent the mixture from becoming too liquidy.
  3. Form Truffle Balls: Using a small cookie scoop (about one tablespoon), roll the dough into balls. Place them spaced apart on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze the truffles for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
  4. Melt Semi-Sweet Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips with 6 teaspoons (2 tablespoons) of coconut oil. Microwave at half power for 1 minute, then stir thoroughly. Continue microwaving in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until smooth and fully melted. Stir in the mint extract.
  5. Coat the Truffles: Using a fork, dip each truffle ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place coated truffles back onto the parchment paper, ensuring they do not touch.
  6. Melt White Chocolate and Prepare Drizzle: In separate heatproof bowls, melt the white chocolate chips and remaining 2 teaspoons of coconut oil individually by microwaving at half power for 1 minute, stirring, and continuing in 30-second intervals until smooth. The coconut oil should melt first and can be removed immediately after melting.
  7. Add Green Coloring: Add 6 drops of green food coloring to the melted coconut oil and mix well. Pour this green-colored coconut oil into the melted white chocolate and mix thoroughly to combine.
  8. Drizzle and Decorate: Transfer the green white chocolate mixture into a zip-top bag and snip a small corner. Drizzle over the chocolate-coated truffles. Quickly sprinkle green and brown jimmie sprinkles on top if desired.
  9. Chill to Harden: Place the baking sheet with the decorated truffles into the freezer for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to fully harden.
  10. Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the freezer and serve these creamy, minty chocolate truffles as a delicious dessert treat.

Notes

  • If you don't have a food processor, crush the Oreo cookies in a sealed plastic bag with a rolling pin until fine crumbs form.
  • Softened cream cheese should be at room temperature to blend easily with the cookie crumbs.
  • Freezing the truffles before coating helps maintain their shape and prevents melting while dipping in chocolate.
  • Use silicone spatula or sturdy spoon for mixing the dough to avoid liquid consistency.
  • Green candy melts can be used instead of white chocolate chips for easier coloring and drizzle.
  • Store leftover truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
  • You can adjust the mint extract quantity based on your preference for mint flavor intensity.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 truffle
  • Calories: 168 kcal
  • Sugar: 11 g
  • Sodium: 67 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.02 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 8 mg

Find it online: https://siennarecipes.com/mint-oreo-chocolate-truffles-recipe/