Name: Mint Oreo Truffles for the Table
Yield: 30

Mint Oreo Truffles are decadent, three-ingredient treats with a creamy mint Oreo filling, smooth chocolate coating, and skippable Andes mints topping.

Mint Oreo Truffles

If you’re a fan of mint and chocolate, then you need to try these Mint Oreo Truffles! These bite-sized treats are incredibly straightforward to make with just a few simple ingredients, and they taste absolutely divine. The creamy filling is made with crushed mint Oreo cookies and cream cheese, and then dipped in rich, melted chocolate. The result is a heavenly treat that’s reliable for any occasion – from a sweet snack to impress your guests, to a from-scratch gift for your loved ones.

These regular Oreo balls are already a family favorite, but when I switched it up and used Mint cookies instead of the regular ones, and topped them with chopped Andes mints, my family agreed that they were better than ever!

Quick Tip

Oreos, Andes, Baker’s, Guittard, and Ghiradelli are all trademarked brands of products we’ve used in our recipes. We use the brand names to help illustrate the process since these well-known products produce a mental image that just about everyone knows. We respect patents and trademarks!

Ingredient shot-- image of the chocolate and Oreos used in this recipe

Let’s Chat Chocolate

For the ultimate in both taste and presentation, it’s crucial to use high-quality baking chocolate bars or melting wafers when making these Mint Oreo Truffles. Look for four-ounce bars of brands like Baker’s, Guittard, or Ghirardelli in the baking aisle. Grab your favorite flavor of chocolate–from milk, semi-sweet, bittersweet, or white–to suit your preferences.

Using chocolate melting wafers, like the ones made by Ghirardelli®, is a great alternative to baking bars since it’s a bit easier and saves time chopping the chocolate bars. However, it’s important to avoid using chocolate chips. They contain stabilizers that prevent them from melting into the right consistency for coating. We also stay away from candy melts or almond bark; they don’t deliver the same rich chocolate flavor as baking bars or melting wafers.

Process shots of Mint Oreo Truffles-- images of the Oreos being added to a blender and being blended; then the oreo crumbs being combined with cream cheese

Other Mint Truffle Ingredients

Family-size Mint Oreos: Use a bigger pack for the best texture. Smaller packs work but can make the mix softer and harder to handle.
Cream cheese: Use full-fat, block cream cheese. Other types won’t work as well.
Coconut or vegetable oil: Mix a little into the chocolate to make dipping easier. Add more if it feels too thick.
Andes Mints (skippable): Sprinkle chopped Andes mints on top for more minty flavor and crunch.

Quick Tip

Here’s how we like to dip Mint Oreo Truffles: Dip a fork in the melted chocolate then place a chilled ball on top of the fork. Use a spoon to pour melted chocolate over the ball. Tap that fork against the bowl a few times to smooth the chocolate and then slide the fork against the edge of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Use a table knife to gently slide the ball off the fork and onto a parchment-lined tray to harden.

Process shots-- images of the balls being scooped and dipped in chocolate

Mint Oreo Truffle Recipe Tips

Make sure the Oreos are finely crushed; big cookie chunks will mess up that creamy interior texture.
To make it easier to mix the cream cheese with the Oreo crumbs, use room-temperature cream cheese. Cold cream cheese will be harder to mix and can result in lumps throughout the truffles.
If you’re having trouble with dipping the truffles, try freezing the un-dipped balls for 10-15 minutes to firm them up a bit. This makes them easier to handle and prevents them from falling apart when dipped.
When melting the chocolate, be careful not to overheat it as this can cause it to seize up and become unusable. Use a microwave-safe bowl and heat the chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the chocolate is fully melted.
If your chocolate coating is too thick, add a bit more oil to the melted chocolate to help thin it out and make dipping easier. Be careful not to add too much, as this can affect the texture and flavor of the chocolate.
Important tip: Use a lined sheet pan in this recipe. It helps with straightforward cleanup and prevents the truffles from sticking to the pan. To line a sheet pan, you can use parchment paper, wax paper, or a silicone mat. Make sure to spread the truffles out on the lined sheet pan evenly and leave enough space between each truffle.

Process shots of Mint Oreo Truffles-- images of the chopped mints being added on top of the balls

Variations

Add some visual interest to your Mint Oreo Truffles by drizzling them with melted white chocolate and then sprinkling chopped Andes mints on top.

Storage

Storage Instructions

Storage: Mint Oreo Truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Make ahead: The shaped Oreo balls can be chilled in the refrigerator for up to three days before coating them with chocolate. Cover them tightly to keep them from drying out in the fridge.

Freezing: You can also freeze the un-dipped truffles for up to three months. Be sure to thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before dipping them in chocolate the next day.