Festive Peppermint Oreo Balls
Festive Peppermint Oreo Balls are a must-have treat for your holiday celebrations. These easy-to-make no-bake delights combine crushed Oreos and creamy cheese, infused with refreshing mint flavor, all enveloped in a smooth white chocolate coating. Topped with crunchy crushed candy canes, these treats not only taste heavenly but also look festive on any dessert table. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or gifting, they will surely delight friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (15.25 oz) Oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 tsp mint extract
Instructions
- Crush Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
- In a bowl, mix the crushed Oreos with softened cream cheese until well blended.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the balls in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each chilled ball into melted white chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes before the coating sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free Oreos. Customize by experimenting with different types of chocolate or additional toppings like sprinkles or nuts.