Description
Festive peppermint-flavored treats combining Oreos, cream cheese, and white chocolate, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (15.25 ounces) of Oreo cookies
- 1 package (8 ounces) of cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract
- 1 package (12 ounces) of white chocolate chips
- Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos using a food processor or a zip-lock bag and rolling pin until fine crumbs.
- In a large bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs and softened cream cheese; mix until well combined.
- Stir in the peppermint extract until evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze the balls for about 30 minutes to help them hold their shape.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth, heating in intervals.
- Dip each ball in the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint on top of the dipped balls before the chocolate sets.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes until chocolate is set.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigerating, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg