These mint Oreo truffle bites are the kind of dessert that disappear almost as fast as you make them. Cool, creamy, and coated in sweet white chocolate, they’re the perfect little poppable treat when you’re craving something indulgent but easy. With just a few ingredients and no baking required, they’re one of those recipes you’ll find yourself coming back to again and again.
They’re especially perfect for the holidays, St. Patrick’s Day, cookie exchanges, or anytime you need a make-ahead dessert that looks adorable on a platter. That bright white coating with a sprinkle of green on top makes them feel festive and fun, while the mint Oreo center keeps things nostalgic and comforting. One bite in, and you get that familiar Oreo flavor with a cool minty twist—rich, smooth, and totally satisfying.
Tips for Perfect Results
These truffle bites are simple, but a few tips make them extra smooth and easy to work with.
- Use a food processor if possible. Mint Oreos crush more evenly this way, especially since the crème filling can stick when using a plastic bag.
- Soften the cream cheese just slightly. About 20 seconds in the microwave is perfect. You want it soft, not melted.
- Don’t overmix. Pulse just until the cream cheese disappears into the crumbs. This keeps the mixture firm enough to roll right away.
- Use a cookie scoop. A 1-tablespoon scoop gives you evenly sized truffles and saves time.
- Chill before coating. Cold truffle balls help the white coating set quickly and prevent streaking.
- Decorate immediately. Add sprinkles right after dipping—once the coating sets, they won’t stick.
Before You Begin – Here’s What You’ll Need :
Variations and Serving Ideas
These truffles are incredibly versatile and easy to customize.
- Chocolate swap: Dip them in dark or milk chocolate instead of white for a richer contrast.
- Extra mint: Add a drop of mint extract to the mixture if you want a stronger mint flavor.
- Drizzle finish: Drizzle with dark chocolate for a bakery-style look.
- Holiday colors: Switch up the sprinkles for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or birthday parties.
- Dessert board: Add them to a cookie tray with brownies, fudge, and sugar cookies for a beautiful spread.
They’re bite-sized, portable, and perfect for sharing—no forks, plates, or slicing required.
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
These truffle bites are ideal for planning ahead.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Make ahead: You can prepare and roll the truffles a day or two in advance and dip them later.
- Freezing: Freeze undipped truffle balls for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge, then coat.
- Serving tip: Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the creamiest texture.
Mint Oreo Truffle Bites
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 Dozen 1x
Ingredients
20 cookies Mint-flavored Oreo creme filled sandwich cookies or classic Oreos
4 oz cream cheese, softened (half of an 8 oz block)
8 oz white candy coating wafers (or white chocolate chips) Green sanding sugar or sprinkles
Instructions
1. Crush 20 Mint Oreo cookies in the food processor until they are fine crumbs.
2. You can crush them in a zip-top plastic bag with a rolling pin, but the creme filling tends to stick to the bag and it’s hard to crush them fine enough.
3. Soften the 4 oz of cream cheese in the microwave about 20 seconds on HIGH. Add it to the fine cookie crumbs and pulse in the food processor just until you don’t see any cream cheese. Most of the recipes I saw on used few cookie to cream cheese ratio, but it was too soft to use immediately and I didn’t want to have to refrigerate the mixture first.
4. I find it easy and quick to use a 1 tablespoon-size cookie scoop to first scoop out the mixture onto parchment paper or wax paper. It both measures the exact amount each time and forms it into a rough ball.
5. The next step is simply to finish rolling them into balls. I do refrigerate the balls at this point. This is convenient for me to make the Mint Oreo Truffle Balls ahead to this point.
6. Then, when I have another available 30 minutes later in the day or the next day, I cover them with candy coating. Just cover them with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
7. The chilled truffle balls actually makes the candy coating harden quicker. It also prevents the chocolate mixture from blending into the white coating, giving you a grey streak.
8. Melt white candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power. First 1 minute, then 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each time.
9. Hold the truffle ball in one hand on a candy holder or a fork and spoon the melted candy coating or white chocolate with the other hand. Tap the excess coating back into the bowl.
10. Be sure to add the sprinkles immediately after coating each ball. The coating hardens quickly and there’s no going back and adding them afterward.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
Final Encouragement
Mint Oreo truffle bites are one of those desserts that prove simple really can be special. They’re fun to make, easy to share, and always a hit with both kids and adults. Whether you’re making them for a party, gifting them, or sneaking a few straight from the fridge, they’re the kind of treat that brings a little joy with every bite.
If you’re looking for a no-bake dessert that’s festive, nostalgic, and totally irresistible, this is one to save and make on repeat 🌿🍬