Easy No Bake Peppermint Gluten Free Oreo Truffles

These Peppermint Gluten Free Oreo Truffles are the perfect holiday treat!

Making these no bake Oreo truffles are a must for any gathering since they’re an easy treat to make.

Plus, if you’re not gluten free, just use regular Oreos to make these too!

I love these Biscoff Pumpkin Truffles and this Snickers Bark for easy dessert recipes during the Fall and Winter seasons. However, I had to create something with holiday flavours like chocolate and peppermint like these Easy Oreo Truffles.

These Oreo truffles would be outstanding as a part of a holiday dessert table; if you like chocolate and peppermint, this is the recipe for you!

Why you’ll love these gluten-free oreo truffles

• You only need simple ingredients to make these!
• It’s a no bake dessert making it super simple to make for the holidays.
• They’re the perfect treat or gift for the holiday season!
• Decorate them as you see fit – plain or fit for Christmas with crushed candy cane or sprinkles.

Ingredients needed to make these delicious oreo truffles

Oreo cookies: The key to this recipe are classic gluten-free Oreo cookies! (don’t use double-stuffed) You’ll make sure to pulse the cookies into Oreo crumbs as the base of this recipe

Cream cheese: use plain full-fat brick cream cheese for this no bake recipe; don’t use cream cheese from the rub

Peppermint extract: peppermint extract is a MUST to make these no bake peppermint Oreo truffles!

Chocolate: I like to dip these Oreo truffles in both semi-sweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips. Make sure your chocolate chips are gluten-free to ensure this recipe stays gluten-free.

Candy canes: For an extra dose of peppermint flavour, I like to top these gluten-free Oreo truffles with crushed up candy canes. Alternatively you could use crushed cookies or Christmas sprinkles

How to make these easy gluten free oreo truffles

Step 1: Lay a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet and set aside. Add gluten free oreos into a food processor and pulse cookies into fine crumbs.

Step 2: Add cream cheese and peppermint extract and pulse to combine. Once combined it will be a soft, dough-like mixture.

Step 3: Scoop a heaping 1 tbsp per truffle onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, use your hands to roll into balls and set in the freezer for 45 minutes.

Step 4: After 45 minutes, combine the each type of the chocolate chips in small bowls with 1 tsp coconut oil each. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl in 15 second increments, stirring after each 15 seconds, Let the melted chocolate sit for a few minutes before dipping the truffles in. You can use both types of chocolate or choose one and double the amount (i.e. 8 oz of chocolate chips). *You can also use the double boiler method for melting the chocolate if you prefer*

Step 5: Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, letting the excess chocolate drip off add back to the parchment lined baking sheet. Make sure to sprinkle crushed candy canes immediately over each truffle once they’re dipped into the chocolate coating. *Using 2 forks is the easiest way to dip the truffles – it gives you an easy way to put each truffle onto the baking sheet after dipping.* Put back in the fridge for 30-45 minutes to finish setting.

Step 6: Store in a parchment paper lined airtight container for up to 7 days. They can sit out for a few hours at a time if you’re serving for dessert or at a party.

Expert tips

• DO NOT use double-stuffed Oreos as they will add too much cream to the Oreo mixture.
• This recipe is super customizable!
  • Top with crushed chocolate cookie crumbs instead of candy canes.
  • Drizzle on chocolate instead of fully dipping the truffles in melted chocolate.
  • Use milk chocolate to coat these Oreo truffles instead of semi-sweet or dark chocolate.
• You can use regular Oreos instead of gluten-free Oreos to make this recipe if you don’t have food allergies (gluten-free diet or celiac).

Common questions about this gluten-free Oreo balls recipe

Can I use dairy-free chocolate chips?
You should be able to use dairy-free chocolate chips to coat these Oreo balls; they can be melted according to the same instructions as using regular chocolate chips.

What if I can’t find gluten-free Oreos?
Glutino cookies brand and Kinnikinnick brand are two other options if you can’t find gluten-free oreos.

Storage

These gluten-free Oreo truffles will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. Alternatively, you can store the truffles in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months which makes them great as a treat you can grab anytime! Just make sure to leave frozen Oreo truffles out at room temperature for 10 minutes or so before taking a bite to let them soften a bit.

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