Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
Cuisine: Dessert
Prep time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 20-25 truffles
 
Ingredients
  • 40 Oreo cookies (not double-stuffed)
  • 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tsp. peppermint extract*
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
  1. Place Oreo cookies in a food processor and process until they are completely reduced to crumbs.
  2. Transfer cookies to a large bowl. Add cream cheese, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer or a spoon and mixing by hand, mix until combined.
  3. Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Form small balls (about 1 to 1½ inches in diameter) and place on the baking sheet. Refrigerate for 2 or more hours.
  4. Melt chocolate using a double boiler. Remove from heat.
  5. Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Place Oreo truffles in the chocolate, carefully turning to coat. Once coated, transfer truffles to the baking sheet. Refrigerate truffles for at least 1 hour until chocolate is hardened.
  6. If desired, drizzle the chocolate truffles with white chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
  7. Truffles can be transferred to an airtight plastic container and will keep for up to two weeks.
  8. Enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/chocolate-peppermint-truffles/