PEPPERMINT OREO BALLS
These festive Peppermint Oreo Balls are a delightful treat, combining the rich flavors of crushed Oreos, cream cheese, and peppermint, coated in white chocolate. Perfect for holiday parties or gift-giving!
Ingredients
- 1 package 14.3 oz Oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 12 oz white chocolate melted
- 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candies optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until fine crumbs form.
- In a large bowl, mix the crushed Oreos and softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Add peppermint extract and stir to incorporate.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the Oreo balls in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, dip each ball into melted white chocolate, coating completely.
- Place the dipped balls back on the parchment sheet and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies, if desired.
- Chill again for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a bit more peppermint extract to the filling or chocolate coating.
- These Oreo balls can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- You can substitute white chocolate with milk or dark chocolate for a different taste.
- If you don’t have peppermint candies, you can use crushed candy canes for a holiday touch.
- The peppermint extract is optional but enhances the flavor of the holiday treat.
- Make sure the balls are chilled enough before dipping to prevent them from falling apart.
- For a more festive look, drizzle extra melted white chocolate over the balls before chilling.
- These Oreo balls make great holiday gifts when packaged in decorative containers.