I think we can officially start talking about Christmas. Who’s excited? I sure am! Aside from family gatherings and presents (I love to give and to receive presents!) my favorite thing about Christmas is baking tasty recipes.
It reminds me of my mom baking long hours in the kitchen with so much love and dedication. She wanted to spoil us with all our favourite Christmas treats; peppermint Oreo truffles, brown sugar fudge and pouding chomeur. We could never have enough! She had to make multiple batches of everything.
As we get into the festivities, I wanted to share with you my mom’s Peppermint Oreo Truffles. They are not only absolutely delicious but they are also really easy to make. They are the perfect treat for your family and they also make fun holidays gifts.
Tasty Recipes: Peppermint Oreo Truffles
Ingredients
18 Oreo cookies
4 oz. (approx. half a package) cream cheese, softened
5-7 peppermint candies
1 cup white candy melts
1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
Yields: 8 to 10 truffles
Place all of your Oreo cookies in a freezer bag and crush them to fine bits with a rolling pin. You can also use a food processor as an alternate method. I used this rolling pin that I received from my husband. I absolutely love it!
Pour the Oreo bits in a bowl and add the softened cream cheese. Mix thoroughly. Line a pan with wax paper. Roll your Oreo mixture into 1.5 inch balls and gently place on the lined pan. Refrigerate for about one hour. I also like to use this Stainless Steel Medium Cookie Scoop. It makes the truffles bake evenly and creates beautiful balls of all the same size.
Place peppermint candies in a sandwich bag and crush with a rolling pin until you achieve fine candy bits.
Remove from the refrigerator and set aside. Line a larger baking sheet with wax paper. In a small, microwavable bowl, microwave white candy melts and coconut oil in 30-second intervals until completely melted.
Using a fork, dip each Oreo truffle into the melted candy and coat completely. Place back on lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with peppermint candy bits and refrigerate for another hour.
Serve and happy holidays!
Tasty Recipes: Peppermint Oreo Truffles
Ingredients
- 18 Oreo cookies
- 4 oz. approx. half a package cream cheese, softened
- 5-7 peppermint candies
- 1 cup white candy melts
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Tasty Recipes: Peppermint Oreo Truffles
Instructions
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Yields: 8 to 10 truffles
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Place all of your Oreo cookies in a freezer bag and crush them to fine bits with a rolling pin. You can also use a food processor as an alternate method. I used this rolling pin that I have received from my husband. I absolutely love it!
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Pour the Oreo bits in a bowl and add the softened cream cheese. Mix thoroughly. Line a pan with wax paper. Roll your Oreo mixture into 1.5 inch balls and gently place on the lined pan. Refrigerate for about one hour. I also like to use this Stainless Steel Medium Cookie Scoop. It makes the truffles bake evenly and creates beautiful balls of all the same size.
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Place peppermint candies in a sandwich bag and crush with a rolling pin until you achieve fine candy bits.
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Remove from the refrigerator and set aside. Line a larger baking sheet with wax paper. In a small, microwavable bowl, microwave white candy melts and coconut oil in 30-second intervals until completely melted.
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Using a fork, dip each Oreo truffle into the melted candy and coat completely. Place back on lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with peppermint candy bits and refrigerate for another hour.
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Serve and happy holidays!
