Dark Chocolate Mint Truffles



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Prep Time:
40 mins

Cook Time:
5 mins

Additional Time:
2 hrs

Total Time:
2 hrs 45 mins

Servings:
42

Yield:
42 truffles


Ingredients

  • 1(15.25 ounce) packagemint-flavored, cream-filled sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®)
  • 1(8 ounce) packagecream cheese, softened
  • 16ouncesdark chocolate chips
  • ½teaspoonpeppermint extract
  • 7smallpeppermint candy canes, crushed, or more as needed

  • Directions

    Put entire bag of cookies in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to a fine crumb consistency. Transfer to a large bowl.

    Add cream cheese and mix until well combined. Roll into 1-inch balls. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

    Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power for 1 minute. Stir, then repeat in 1-minute increments until melted and smooth. Mix in peppermint extract.

    Drop chilled balls in the chocolate to coat, let any excess drip off, and place on waxed paper. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over wet chocolate. Return to the refrigerator until chocolate sets, about 1 hour.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    120 Calories
    7g Fat
    15g Carbs
    1g Protein

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