Mint Oreo Truffles (Printer-Friendly)

Bite-sized mint Oreo and cream cheese balls dipped in dark chocolate for an irresistible sweet treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Truffle Base

01 - 36 mint-flavored Oreo cookies
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Chocolate Coating

03 - 12 oz dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

→ Optional Garnish

04 - 2-3 mint Oreo cookies, finely crushed
05 - 1 tbsp white chocolate, melted for drizzling

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Place mint Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Reserve 2 tablespoons of crumbs for garnish if desired.
03 - Add softened cream cheese to the cookie crumbs. Pulse until fully combined into a thick, uniform dough.
04 - Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Freeze the balls for 30 minutes until firm enough to handle without losing shape.
06 - Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until completely smooth.
07 - Using forks, dip each chilled truffle into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Return to baking sheet.
08 - Immediately sprinkle with reserved crushed cookies or drizzle with melted white chocolate while chocolate coating is still wet.
09 - Refrigerate truffles for at least 30 minutes until chocolate coating is completely set.
10 - Serve chilled or bring to room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They somehow look like you spent hours at a fancy chocolate shop when actually the whole process is gloriously messy and forgiving
  • The mint and chocolate combination hits that perfect sweet spot between refreshing and indulgent that nobody can resist
02 -
  • Freezing the truffle centers before dipping is nonnegotiable unless you want your chocolate coating to slide right off in sad little puddles
  • Make sure your dipping chocolate is not too hot or it will crack later as it cools down, so let it sit for a minute after melting
03 -
  • Keep a damp paper towel nearby while rolling the dough balls to wipe off your hands periodically
  • If your truffle centers start getting too soft while dipping, pop the whole tray back in the freezer for 10 minutes

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