Candy Cane Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreo Truffles
Heard of AA meetings? Well, I think there should be a new one… OO.
Oreo Obsession. I know I’d have to go to those meetings and I’m hoping I won’t be alone! 
Who’s going to accompany me?
Ever since that magical day when Oreos finally hit the shelves in the UK (more about that here), I’ve been a member of OO. Who wouldn’t be? Those sandwiched chocolate crisp cookies and the sweet vanilla cream are like a party in your mouth.
It was a no brainer that I wanted to use Oreos in my truffles. And peanut butter! I wanted that festive touch too. The candy canes and the peppermint extract dealt with that issue. And smothered in luxurious dark chocolate too. Who could say no?
The candy cane chocolate Oreo truffles also make a great gift idea too when perfectly presented in mini cupcake liners and in a cellophane bag completed in a festive ribbon and gift tag. 
Candy Cane Chocolate Oreo Truffles Recipe
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 3-5 mins
Yield: 12-24 truffles
Ingredients:
- 150g (½ cup + 2tbsp) cream cheese
- 1 pack (approx. 150g/6oz) Oreo cookies
- 1-1½ cups dark chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
- ½-1 tsp peppermint extract
- (optional) 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 candy canes, crushed
Directions:
- Blend the cream cheese with the Oreo cookies in a food processor until thoroughly mixed
- Add the peanut butter (if using) and the peppermint extract to taste and mix thoroughly. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours until the cookies absorb the cream cheese, peanut butter and peppermint extract and to harden up.
- Scoop balls no larger than 1 tbsp in width and roll placing on a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Place in the freezer for 3-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each one, until the chocolate has melted and is smooth.
- Dip the cookie balls into the melted chocolate covering the entire cookie ball, allow excess chocolate to drip before placing on parchment paper.
- Immediately sprinkle the crushed candy canes into each truffle immediately after dipping to adhere.
- Allow to set and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes:
The yield purely depends on size.
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Oh. My. Goodness.
PB AND peppermint? I love them both, but together? I’ll have to try it before I”m a believer!
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PS: I have PEPPERMINT Oreos. Would you use that same recipe with the peppermint cookies?
Kaylynn Young recently posted…Close to home
Yep, I went there but to be honest, it’s just a hint of peanut butter. Just a little nuttiness to the overall flavour but not full on peanut butter taste, if that makes sense?
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Christmas Tree Cookies
These look delightful. I would love to pack these up and mail them to my loved ones this holiday!
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Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Christmas Tree Cookies
Candy Cane Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreo Truffles….say THAT three times fast! These look delicious and full of flavor. I will definitely have to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
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Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Christmas Tree Cookies
That’s a new combo for me – I’ve got to try it! What’s not to love – Chocolate – check…Peppermint – check…Peanut Butter – check…you’ve got it covered!!!
The Partiologist recently posted…A Cool Peppermint Gift!
Absolutely! The mint flavour just tastes like chocolate mint with a hint of PB, if that makes sense? Thanks Kim.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Christmas Tree Cookies
Hi, my name is Jess and I’m an Oreo addict.
And have been for years. I can’t believe you haven’t always had them in the UK. What did you do before that?!? Though I’m not a fan of pb, I would love to try these as an oreo peppermint truffle 
Though then I would never beat my addiction!
Jess @ OnSugarMountain recently posted…Peppermint Biscotti
Before I cried into my Bourbon biscuits, which is pretty similar to a Oreo. A Bourbon biscuit; despite its name it an oblong dark chocolate sandwich cookie with a chocolate creme centre. Glad you’re joining in with Oreo meetings. LOL. Thanks Jess.
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I am a proud, card carrying member of OO.
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Glad you’re joining too! Thanks Dorothy.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Christmas Tree Cookies
Oh Gosh – these not only look super tempting, they are resistible !
I could probably eat the whole batch by myself
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Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Christmas Tree Cookies
Oreo’s are addictive lil buggers, huh? These truffles look sensational! I love that you used candy cane AND pb!!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) recently posted…Happy Holidays!
Oh my word! If you just threw in coffee to that recipe, you would all of my favorite flavors wrapped up in one delicious bite! While we lived in the UK, I used to have my Mom send care packages with Oreos in them.
Thanks for the recipe! Found you through Bloggy Moms.