# Peppermint-OREO Cookie Balls

Source: https://www.oreo.com/recipe/peppermint-oreo-cookie-balls-124156

Servings: 48 · Total time: 1h 30min

Craft a delicious chocolate peppermint dessert that combines candy canes, OREOS, and dark chocolate. These easy-to-make peppermint OREO truffles pair perfectly with a holiday party!

## Ingredients

- 6 small candy canes, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup), divided
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
- 36 [OREO Cookies]( https://www.snackworks.com/brands/oreo/), finely crushed
- 4 pkg. (4 oz. each) semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted

## Directions

1. Reserve 1 Tbsp. chopped candy. Mix remaining candy with cream cheese and cookie crumbs until blended.
2. Shape into 48 (1-inch) balls. Freeze 10 min.
3. Dip balls in melted chocolate; place on waxed-paper covered rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with reserved candy.
4. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Keep refrigerated.

## Nutritional Information

- Calories: 110
- Total fat: 6g
- Saturated fat: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 55mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 13g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Total sugars: 9g
- Protein: 1g
- Calcium: 0% DV
- Iron: 4% DV

## Tips

- These cookie balls, with their own built-in portion control, can be enjoyed on occasion. Just remember to keep tabs on portions.
- To easily coat cookie balls with the melted chocolate, add balls, in batches, to bowl of melted chocolate. Use 2 forks to roll balls in chocolate until evenly coated. Remove balls with forks, letting excess chocolate drip back into bowl. Place balls on prepared baking sheet; let stand until chocolate coating is firm.
- If any melted chocolate remains after all balls are coated, store in tightly covered container at room temperature until ready to use as desired.
- Microwave the chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2-1/2 min. or until completely melted, stirring every 30 sec.