These Peppermint Kiss Oreo Balls are the perfect Christmas treat. Beautifully rich, so creamy and have a peppermint surprise in the middle! These delicious treats are a welcome addition to any Christmas gathering and also make the perfect gift. Package them in a beautiful box or jar for stylish presentation. You can give them on their own or as part of a larger Christmas hamper gift.
Ingredients:
- 1 regular package Oreos, about 36 cookies
- 1 package regular cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp peppermint mocha coffee creamer or a sprinkle of peppermint extract (optional, just in case there’s not enough peppermint in here for you already!)
- Peppermint kisses
- Chocolate and/or vanilla almond bark or chocolate melts for dipping the Oreo balls
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions:
- Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature.
- Put half of the Oreos in the food processor and pulse until you have Oreo crumbs. Add the other half of the Oreos to the food processor and pulse again, until all the Oreos are fine crumbs.
- Add the cream cheese and coffee creamer or extract (if using) to the food processor, mix until well blended.
- Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. Use a small cookie scoop to form uniform Oreo balls. Place a peppermint kiss inside each Oreo ball, roll it into a ball and place on the baking sheet. Freeze the Oreo balls for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the candy canes in a ziploc bag, cover with a towel and use a rolling pin to crush them into small pieces. Set aside.
- After 20 minutes, begin to melt the chocolate and/or white chocolate almond bark in a small pot over low heat on the stove. Stir occasionally until completely melted.
- Remove the Oreo balls from the freezer. To dip, place 1 Oreo balls in the pot with melted chocolate. Use a spoon to spoon chocolate on top, if needed. To remove the Oreo ball, use a fork to lift it out of the chocolate. To remove excess chocolate from the Oreo ball on the fork, scrape the bottom of the fork on the edge of the pot to remove chocolate, then put the Oreo ball back on the silicone baking mat. Continue this process until all the Oreo balls are dipped. I like to let each Oreo ball sit for about 1 minute before sprinkling the crushed candy cane on top – that way the candy cane doesn’t fall off the Oreo ball because the chocolate isn’t too hot.
- Allow them to harden at room temperature. Store in the fridge.
Source: Thefirstyearblog.com