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Candy Cane Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreo Truffles

Posted by Lisa | Sweet 2 Eat Baking on December 20, 2012
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These festive Oreo & Peanut Butter Candy Cane Truffles are flavoured with peppermint extract and smothered in rich dark chocolate. Magically sprinkled with crushed candy canes.

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Candy Cane Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreo Truffles Recipe by Sweet2EatBaking.com

Heard of AA meetings?

Well, I think there should be a new one… ‘OO’.

Otherwise known as… 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?

Candy Cane Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreo Truffles Recipe by Sweet2EatBaking.com

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.

Candy Cane Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreo Truffles Recipe by Sweet2EatBaking.com

Candy Cane Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreo Truffles

And not just Oreos, but peanut butter too!

And because it’s Christmas time, 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. 😀

Yield: 24 truffles

Candy Cane Chocolate Oreo Truffles

Candy Cane Chocolate Oreo Truffles

Festive Oreo & Peanut Butter Candy Cane Truffles. Flavoured with peppermint extract and smothered in rich dark chocolate. Magically sprinkled with crushed candy canes.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes

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
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 candy canes, crushed

Instructions

  1. Blend the cream cheese with the Oreo cookies in a food processor until thoroughly mixed.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each one, until the chocolate has melted and is smooth.
  5. Dip the cookie balls into the melted chocolate covering the entire cookie ball, allow excess chocolate to drip before placing on parchment paper.
  6. Immediately sprinkle the crushed candy canes into each truffle immediately after dipping to adhere.
  7. Allow to set and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 113Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 25mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 9gProtein: 2g

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Posted by Lisa | Sweet 2 Eat Baking on December 20, 2012
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19 Comments on “Candy Cane Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreo Truffles”

  1. Kaylynn Young — December 21, 2012 @6:41 am Reply

    Oh. My. Goodness.
    PB AND peppermint? I love them both, but together? I'll have to try it before I"m a believer!
    Following you from the blog hop - check out my blog!
    Kaylynn
    colbkayandtrae.blogspot.com
    PS: I have PEPPERMINT Oreos. Would you use that same recipe with the peppermint cookies?

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} — December 28, 2012 @11:58 pm Reply

      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?

  2. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) — December 21, 2012 @1:56 pm Reply

    These look delightful. I would love to pack these up and mail them to my loved ones this holiday!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} — December 28, 2012 @11:59 pm Reply

      Thanks Jocelyn.

  3. Happy Valley Chow — December 21, 2012 @7:47 pm Reply

    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!

    Sincerely,
    Happy Valley Chow

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} — December 29, 2012 @7:04 pm Reply

      It's certainly a tongue twister, eh? :) Thanks for stopping by.

  4. The Partiologist — December 21, 2012 @9:05 pm Reply

    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!!!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} — December 29, 2012 @11:59 pm Reply

      Absolutely! The mint flavour just tastes like chocolate mint with a hint of PB, if that makes sense? Thanks Kim.

  5. Jess @ OnSugarMountain — December 21, 2012 @9:31 pm Reply

    Hi, my name is Jess and I'm an Oreo addict.

    :D 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 :D Though then I would never beat my addiction!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} — December 30, 2012 @12:05 am Reply

      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.

  6. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust — December 22, 2012 @3:18 am Reply

    I am a proud, card carrying member of OO. :)

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} — December 30, 2012 @12:12 am Reply

      Glad you're joining too! Thanks Dorothy.

  7. Winnie — December 22, 2012 @5:52 pm Reply

    Oh Gosh - these not only look super tempting, they are resistible !
    I could probably eat the whole batch by myself :)

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} — December 30, 2012 @12:19 am Reply

      Thanks Winnie.

  8. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) — December 30, 2012 @3:59 am Reply

    Oreo's are addictive lil buggers, huh? These truffles look sensational! I love that you used candy cane AND pb!!

  9. Pary Moppins — January 9, 2013 @4:19 pm Reply

    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.

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