Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of Oreo cookies and cream cheese, perfectly flavored with Irish cream liqueur, and coated in festive green candy melts for a delightful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.3 oz) Oreo cookies (about 36 cookies)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1–2 tsp Irish cream liqueur (like Baileys) or 1 tsp vanilla extract (non-alcoholic)
- 12 oz green candy melts (or white chocolate with green food coloring)
- Assorted green, white, and orange sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos – Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. If you don’t have a food processor, place them in a ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin until fine.
- Combine with Cream Cheese – In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese to the Oreo crumbs. Mix until well combined, forming a sticky dough. If you’re using Irish cream liqueur, add it now for a little extra flavor.
- Chill the Mixture – Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. Chilling helps firm up the mixture, making it easier to roll into balls.
- Roll into Balls – Once chilled, scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form small balls. Place each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all the dough is used.
- Chill Again – Pop the tray back in the fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes. This helps the balls hold their shape during the dipping process.
- Melt the Candy Coating – Melt the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl according to the package instructions. Stir until smooth. If you’re using white chocolate, add a drop or two of green food coloring to achieve a vibrant shade.
- Dip the Truffles – Remove the Oreo balls from the fridge. Using a fork or a dipping tool, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated. Gently tap off any excess chocolate and place the truffle back on the parchment paper.
- Decorate While Wet – While the coating is still wet, sprinkle the tops of each truffle with green, white, and orange sprinkles to give them that festive Irish look.
- Let Them Set – Allow the truffles to sit at room temperature or place them in the refrigerator until the chocolate coating is completely set.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, use vanilla extract instead of Irish cream liqueur.
- These truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize the sprinkles to suit your celebration!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg