Description
Deliciously minty treats that bring joy to your holiday gatherings, reminiscent of childhood memories and festive spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 3–4 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate coating (milk or white chocolate)
- Crushed peppermint candy or additional crushed Oreos for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a resealable bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Oreos, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, mint extract, and green food coloring. Stir until well blended.
- Form small balls (about one inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the balls for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate coating in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- Place them back on the parchment paper to set. For a festive touch, sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy or Oreos before setting.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and achieve a smooth texture. Don’t rush the chocolate melting process to avoid seizing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: holiday treats, Oreo dessert, mint chocolate, festive snacks, family recipes