Description
Festive truffles combining Oreo cookies and cream cheese, coated in vibrant green and red candy melts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of Oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- Green candy melts
- Red candy melts (for decoration)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos in a food processor or resealable bag until fine crumbs.
- Mix crushed Oreo crumbs with softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about the size of a tablespoon.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes or until firm.
- Melt the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Dip each chilled truffle in the melted green candy melts and place back on the baking sheet.
- Melt the red candy melts and drizzle over each truffle.
- Add sprinkles on top before the coating sets. Allow to cool completely.
Notes
For a vegan version, use vegan Oreos and dairy-free cream cheese. Adding spices like cayenne pepper or cinnamon can offer a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Coating
- Cuisine: American, Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg