These Peppermint Oreo Balls will put you in the holiday spirit at first bite! After all, who wouldn’t fall in love with a chocolate-coated peppermint truffle made with peppermint Oreos? There’s no denying the magic of a chocolate mint truffle dessert, especially when it comes in a poppable bite-sized treat.
I’m obsessed with peppermint and chocolate together…candy, ice cream, cookies, everything, so I couldn’t resist making peppermint Oreo balls a new tradition at my house.
I crushed up a package of peppermint Oreos in the food processor. Then I blended in some cream cheese until the mixture was smooth.
Then I rolled them into little peppermint Oreo balls and froze them for ten minutes or so. While they were freezing, I melted my chocolate with this melter. Love. Then I plunked a few of the frozen peppermint balls into the chocolate melter, rolled them around a bit until they were coated, then lifted them out letting the extra chocolate fall off.
I put them on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet and sprinkled on some peppermint bits. (I used crushed candy canes.)
I popped the whole tray of peppermint Oreo truffles in the fridge for about an hour and that was that. Easy and yummy!
Other holiday desserts you’ll love:
- Fuzzy mitten cake
- Polar bear cookies
- Lump of coal cookies
- Cookie butter shortbread bars
- Marbled star cookies
- Cranberry and vanilla chip cookies
- Peppermint bark
- Snowball cookies
- Chocolate chunk cookie bark
Peppermint OREO Cookie Balls
Ingredients
- 1 pkg 8 oz brick cream cheese, softened
- 1 pkg 15.25 oz OREO Cookies with Peppermint Creme, finally crushed
- 4 pkg 4oz each semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted
- 8 starlight mints coarsely crushed (or use candy canes)
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese and cookie crumbs until well blended.
- Shape into 48 (1-inch) balls. Freeze 10 min.
- Dip balls in melted chocolate; place in single layer in shallow waxed paper-lined pan. Sprinkle with candy.
- Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
Toni says
I am not a fan of peppermint and chocolate but i love the white chocolate fudge oreos that come out this time of year! I need to make something with those 🙂
Stefanie says
There’s one way to make OREOS even better!
Susie B. Homemaker says
I MUST find these Peppermint Oreos! Lol My kids love the regular mint ones and would be in heaven with these. This recipe sounds perfect for our holiday get-togethers too.
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
So simple! I love this. Gonna try it soon.
Paula @ Frosted Fingers says
YUMMY!! I love peppermint. Bad time of the year for me! I’ve never tried peppermint Oreos. These are going on my cookie list this year because I love Oreo balls.
Teresa Mccluskey says
these look really good, I didnt even know there was peppermint oreo’s! I really need to find these!
Tammy says
Oh my! Totally need to try these out with the new electric fondue pot I got!
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
Oh, these are cute, how did I miss these cute cookie balls??
Stephanie says
Yummy! Pinning this!
Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says
YUmm.. these looks delicious and soo super simple to make.. you always have something sweet cookin at your house, I sooo need to stop by and grab a few and lick a spoon or two.. thanks for sharing another wonderful Christmas idea…
Courtney Pies says
Oh my goodness, those look absolutely delicious! I will have to try making these for a holiday party I’m going to. 🙂
patricia says
Oh wow these sound yummy. Anything chocolate is right up my alley. I am not a big peppermint fan but peppermint and chocolate is yummy together.
Kelsey Apley says
Oh my gosh these look Heavenly! I had NO Idea Oreo’s made peppermint ones!?!?!?! I am ALL Over this recipe!!
LyndaS says
Those look so good! I think they would be great using some of those soft mints that melt in your mouth crushed on top.
Amber Edwards says
These look absolutely amazing! I never thought to do peppermint before. I love Oreo balls. I have to try this version!
Meagan says
Yummmmy! I am making these this weekend!!!
Melanie says
Yumm these look really great! I’ll have to make them for the holidays, they’d be perfect for our party
Theresa says
Yum! I need to pick up a bag of these soon! I just saw some Candy Cane Oreo’s in an ad earlier. Looks like Oreo is into the holiday spirit!
mandy says
These are on my list to make for Christmas but I think I will cover them in white chocolate instead
Amberlee Cave says
OMG those look amazing! I love pepermint chocolatey things this time of year!
Robyn says
Can u say delicious? These look amazing!
Cynthia L says
Peppermint and chocolate are such a great combination. I love these little bite sized cookie balls. Perfect for this time of the year.
Carla S says
I’m making these this weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!These are a great idea and I love how the outside is covered in peppermint candy for texture.
Jennifer Williams says
I actually only like Oreo Cookies when they are made into recipes. These look really good and would be perfect for a holiday get together we are having.
Maryann says
I love the combination too
Pam says
I have not seen the peppermint oreo cookies in the stores and I shouldn’t have because now I will be fixated on buying some. 🙂
This recipe sounds great and just the right festive sweet for a Christmas party.
Aisha Kristine Chong says
I want to make few of these in the future – seems soo yummy!
Marcie W. says
My diet is angry at you in advance. These look amazing!
Pam H. says
I love Oreos and I love mint chocolate. These Peppermint Oreo Balls are the perfect combination of both.
Allison Downes says
I am going to have to make these! They look like a perfect little holiday treat! Thank you for sharing!
Maria says
Yum!! I would love this!! I have a major sweet tooth and this is perfect for my husband & I.
Dianna @ Oy Vey a Day says
I’m thinking holiday cookie swap!!! Who wouldn’t love these?
Janel says
Oooh, these look yummy!!
Annie Mai says
*drools* Holy amazingness in tiny cake balls! On my to do list this holiday season!
Julie says
Okay, I had no idea you could get Oreos with peppermint filling! I need to get to a store immediately!
cheryl c. says
Perfect for Christmas gifts! I pinned this recipe.
Lindsey C. says
These sounds wonderful! I bet they would be fine with regular oreos as well, as I’m not a HUGE fan of peppermint, but the crushed candy cane on top would be nice 🙂
Alicia K says
i am going to use fat free cream cheese to make them a bit healthier! 🙂
kay adeola says
Ok now they look delicious i want some lol..i love peppermint and spearmint could eat it all day not to mention chocolate.
Beeb says
YES! I am obsessed with peppermint chocolate too – it’s one of my fave treats this time of year. Clearly, I need some Peppermint Oreos in my life. Your recipe looks delish!
Natasha says
I love Oreos and Peppermint so these look awesome! I think Ill make them with my son!
Carrie says
These look perfect for my annual cookie exchange. It will be fun to make something different. Thanks for the recipe!
Cinny says
Those look delicious. Just want to grab one off the plate!
Jennifer says
These look amazing! I didn’t even know they made peppermint Oreos!!!
Sarah Bailey says
Now those sound good – there is something really nice about chocolate and mint I am totally with you there x
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
These look deliciously good!
Emily says
Oh my gosh these look & sound AMAZING! I love peppermint.
Lolo says
I must try those peppermint Oreos! That looks fantastic!
Angela says
Peppermint & Oreos? Yes please! These look perfect for a holiday event.
JulieK says
ha! I always wondered how people made those yummy truffle balls and NOW I know! Oreos!? What a great secret! Yum!
sirena says
This is kind of like a play on cake balls/truffles.. I like the fact that cream cheese is added in place of frosting.
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
They look great, and I bet they taste good too!
Also, I love that your recipe calls for plunking. That makes me smile.
Gianna says
Those look delicious!
Mickey says
I make these every year too! They’re soooo good. Yours looks awesome! 🙂
Pam Gurganus says
These cookie balls look and sound scrumptious! And I think they sound easy enough that even I could make them! Thank you for sharing….I can’t wait to try them this holiday season. I know my husband will LOVE them!
Angela S says
I always do these in white chocolate, but I might just have to give your version a try!
Ashley - Embracing Beauty says
Ooh, those look lovely. I bet they would be great with dark chocolate.
Michele says
I never saw Peppermint Oreo cookies–will definitely be looking for them!! Your recipe above does sound pretty simple and also sounds very yummy for the tummy!!
Alissa Apel says
This looks so good! Sinful, but good!
Karen says
Lets start by saying chocolate and peppermint equals YUM! Will have to try this recipe
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
Now if these were made with the berry or banana split Oreoss I’d be all over it, but I’m just not a fan of mint.
Mellisa says
These look amazing, I have a weakness for all things Oreo.
E.H. says
Love the idea of putting the peppermint flakes on the top!!!
susana says
my mouth is def watering at this moment!!!!! def a great recipe and will try it to soon. Thanks for the great food recipe
Debra Hall says
im not a huge fan of oreo’s but that looks so yummy i would give them a try…seems easy to make too
kelly mcgrew says
these sound pretty good! i would just want my candy canes crushed a little finer.
Kimberly Schotz says
These look delicious. My family loves peppermint.
Tara says
Wow! This looks so good Liz. I am adding it to our cookies to make this year! Yum!
Carlee C says
Those look AMAZING! I think I know what I need to try for this years cookie exchange.
brett says
good grief. i hate you and love you all at once.
oreos make the world go round
Melissa says
Oh, Liz! Those look so amazing! Perfect for this Holiday season!
Danae says
I have a peppermint obsession! I’ve only been able to find peppermint oreos once though, maybe this is my year!
Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says
I really like this idea. I don’t see these lasting too long if I were to make these.
robyn says
Those look so yummy! i have made Oreo balls but not the peppermint ones.
Lisa - Between the Kids says
Oh I love this. I just don’t think about cool stuff like this. Never would have thought to add peppermint. Sounds fantastic.
Kristin Wheeler (@MamaLuvsBooks) says
Oh wow!!! Yummy! Perfect to make for a holiday party!!!
Ashley Gill says
I make cake balls that are similar to these! Adding peppermint sounds fabulous! I will have to try these for the upcoming Christmas Season!
Singapore Mum Blog says
oh man… it looks so yummy!! And it’s so easy to do! I’ve to figure out how to make this and keep enough for the guests!! 🙂
Danielle @ We Have It All says
NO WAY!!! This sounds like the best best recipe EVER!! I am SO making this soon!
Jennifer @ My Sweet Sanity says
I love Oreo balls so peppermint Oreo balls sound extra yummy!
Casey says
Wow! These look so great. My husband has been begging me to make Oreo cookie balls because someone he works with brought them in the other day and he didn’t get to have one because they disappeared so fast. I’ll have to surprise him and make this recipe; I love the peppermint twist that makes it different from other Oreo balls!
Shell Feis says
Those sound SO good! I love anything & everything peppermint this time of year.
Courtney says
Oh yum!! Hubby kills me.. I’m trying to make these too and the oreos are “poof” gone! lol
Pam says
I make oreo fudge and it is delicious. I have had oreo truffles but not with the peppermint.
Mistee Dawn says
Oooh, those look delicious. And they do make me feel all Christmas like. I wanna make these!
Rachee says
Other than the red cream of the oreos (Gah!) there is nothing not right about this recipe! These look so good!
Matthew's Mom says
Yum! I didn’t realize that there were holiday Oreos. Can’t wait to find them.
Daisy says
What a fantastic recipe! These will definitely be a hit for the holidays.
Chavonne H says
I’ve never seen the Peppermint Oreo’s before. This is a great idea, perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner parties.
Colleen says
Did you hear Oreo’s were addictive? I can see why look what other awesome goodies you can create. Did I read cream cheese? YUM!
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
Gah, I LOVE peppermint. It’s one reason I love the holidays. Peppermint ice cream, peppermint candy candycanes and peppermint oreos. Yum. I need to look out for them and make your yummy recipe.
kathleen says
I’ve made oreo truffles in the past and they are mind blowingly good. The addition of peppermint just takes it to another level I’m sure.
sandra davis says
these look so good. i know that my son would love them oreos are their favorite cookies. thanks for sharing.
Dawn Lopez says
Oh my, I need those! So much for the thought of a low carb diet. That just isn’t happening! I
theGomamas says
Honestly. I have to beg my husband to keep Oreo’s out of our cupboard. I devour them much too easily.
Now you will have me begging him to bring them in. Bad girl for sharing this recipe Liz, bad girl.
Ellen Christian says
Those look absolutely delicious!
Tammilee Tillison says
Oh my! Those look amazing! I need to make these.
April Decheine says
Oh wow this is something I could easily make for the holidays, I love Mint!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I’M DROOLING! Oh man, do those ever sound amazing. My hubby just told me he needs a dessert for a work holiday party in a few weeks and these are perfect!
Terry says
What a great tasting tingle these would provide to the mouth. They sound delish… Wish I could eat them.
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
Liz this looks amazing! Serious nom nom girl!
Tammy says
Yum! My kids will love those! Going to pin it right now! 🙂
Carol L says
Unbelievably awesome. I love this post. 🙂 I too love chocolate and peppermint. I can’t believe how simple this is. I am definitely going to make these for the holidays. Thanks so much for sharing.
Carol L
Jill says
I love Oreos and peppermint! What a fun idea for the holidays.
Naomi says
Yum!
XmasDolly says
You are a bad girl Liz Mays!!! LIke this is good for chubby people like myself, BUT I LOVE PEPPERMINT WITH CHOCOLATE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH! I have got to pin the recipe so I have it for later. I’m soooo bad too! ~snicker-snicker~ Thanks for sharing your sweet girl you! hehehe
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
These look delish and so easy to make. I think Santa would love it if we made these and left these out instead of cookies.
Kasandra says
I normally don’t go for chocolate and peppermint together, or peppermint to begin with, but these look pretty tasty.
Mona says
These look really good and pretty easy to make.
Tonya says
Ohhhh…I love me some Oreo balls! The peppermint ones would be perfect for a holiday party!
Dana Rodriguez says
Those look yummy.What a great idea for the holidays!!!Thanks for sharing!
april yedinak says
What a cute idea. My kids would love these.
Barrie says
Oh. My. God. I love you! 🙂 I love, Love, LOVE anything peppermint and these sound easy and delish and I want them NOW! THank you for the recipe.
Julie Wood says
These Peppermint Cookie Balls look so delicious and with your awesome instructions it looks easy to make. I have to make these as a treat for my Christmas party. I am sure they will be a hit!
Jennifer H says
My SIL just made these too, and in festive decor like you did! So yummy!
Toni says
These look delish. I didn’t know they made peppermint Oreos.
HilLesha says
I have never really been into peppermint (except for tea, lol) or Oreos, but that sounds and looks like quite a treat!
Stephanie says
I bet these are delicious!! These would be perfect for my kids christmas parties!
Christina says
Oh, I love making cake and cookie balls, hubby loves anything with peppermint so I will have to make these for him (if I can find the peppermint oreos!).
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
Oh wow, these look great! I love peppermint and am looking for some desserts this holiday.
Elaina- A Time Out for Mommy says
I’m not usually a fan of peppermint, but since Starbucks introduced their peppermint mocha years ago, I’m hooked. I have to try these!
Lor says
I love chocolate and mint and these look easy to make!
Sky says
Oh, those look delightful! A couple of my girlfriends and I are having a baking weekend in December, I’m going to add this recipe to our list!
Rachel says
Yum. I love this time of year. The peppermint Oreo’s, the chocolate dipped Oreo’s. And now I will need to buy extra so I can try these.
Colette S says
Ooh girl what are you doing to me!
I’m so glad I’m not around those! haha.
Kira says
I love Oreo’s but when I saw this at the grocery store wasn’t sure I was going to like it, will give it a chance next time.
Michelle Ness Arana says
These look amazing! I love that you can make Peppermint Oreo cookie balls in a few steps. It’s something you could remember without having to look at a recipe, and the best part, my daughter could help make these. I can’t wait to make these! Thank you!
Rosey says
Easy and delicious too! Pinning.
The chocolate melter sounds great too!
Yona says
Peppermint and chocolate is so good – love the combination and it definitely brings holiday memories to the forefront.
My Inner Chick says
Liz,
all I can say is “YES. Yes. Freaking Yes!”
….these look sinful.
xx
brian miller says
oh my….these sound amazing…putting them on the christmas cookie trail this year!
Anne says
Sounds delicious, and so easy to make! My kids would enjoy making and dipping these.
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
What a great recipe and it looks easy too. The best part would be eating them.
Mary Zelli says
OMG This recipe is right up my alley and looks so easy to make too. Yummy. I’ll have to try these for the holidays as I, like you, love the peppermint and chocolate combo.
Nancy Cargil says
These look awesome, my daughter says she wants to try this out! I would use normal Oreo cookies since I don’t like peppermint though! thanks for the idea!
Mya Murphy says
Good Gosh, this looks delish and easy and fun!!
Kathleen says
These look so good, the perfect winter treat! I can’t make these to save my life, in fact I posted how not to make this type of treat on my site last year because it went so badly.
Leilani says
Oreos, cream cheese and chocolate? Sounds super yummy!
Patricia Mohl says
These would be awesome made with thin mints instead of oreos too.
Cheryl F. says
These look melt in your mouth delicious!
Patty says
Are there any left? 😉
Danielle Porter says
I’ve never even seen the peppermint oreos! I’m definitely going to have to check that out!
Ms. A says
I could do this! Bet my grands would love it!