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Mint Oreo Truffles Recipe – Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Treat

If you want a festive, no-bake treat that’s creamy, chocolatey, minty, and beautifully green for St. Patrick’s Day, these Mint Oreo Truffles are the perfect dessert. They are smooth, rich, easy to make, and unbelievably addictive. With a creamy mint-Oreo filling, a rich chocolate shell, and either green drizzle or crushed Oreo topping, these truffles look stunning and taste even better. The center is made from mint Oreo cookies blended with soft cream cheese — creating a fudge-like texture that melts in your mouth. The outside is dipped in either semi-sweet dark chocolate or silky white chocolate tinted with green food coloring. They’re fun, festive, elegant, and ready in minutes. These truffles are perfect for: St. Patrick’s Day dessert tables Green-themed parties Holiday gift boxes School and office celebrations Viral Pinterest St. Paddy’s Day posts No-bake dessert lovers Mint and chocolate fans Let’s create the smoothest, most festive mint Oreo truffles ever!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 30 truffles
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Your exact ingredient list, organized perfectly.
Cookies
  • 36 Mint Oreo cookies 14.3 oz / 405 g
Dairy
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened
Chocolate
  • 12 oz Semi-sweet or dark chocolate
  • 4 oz White chocolate
Decorations
  • Green food coloring
  • Sprinkles or crushed mint Oreos

Equipment

  • Food processor or rolling pin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Silicone spatula
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Fork or dipping tool
  • Small piping bag (optional for drizzle)
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step 1: Crush the Mint Oreos
  1. Place mint Oreos in a food processor.
  2. Pulse until finely crushed — no large pieces.
  3. If you don’t have a processor:
  4. Place cookies in a zip-top bag
  5. Crush with a rolling pin
  6. You want a smooth, sandy texture.
Step 2: Mix the Truffle Filling
  1. In a bowl combine:
  2. Oreo crumbs
  3. Cream cheese
  4. Mix until thick, smooth, and sticky.
  5. You should get a dough-like consistency that holds shape.
  6. Taste the filling — minty, creamy, chocolaty perfection.
Step 3: Chill the Dough
  1. Refrigerate the mixture for 20–25 minutes.
  2. This step makes shaping easier and keeps truffles firm.
Step 4: Roll the Truffles
  1. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough.
  2. Roll into smooth balls using your hands.
  3. Place balls on a parchment-lined tray.
  4. Repeat until all dough is used.
  5. Chill again for 15 minutes before dipping.
Step 5: Melt the Chocolate
  1. Place semi-sweet or dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Heat in 20–25 second intervals, stirring between each.
  3. Microwave until fully melted and silky.
  4. In another bowl:
  5. Melt the white chocolate
  6. Stir in green food coloring
  7. Mix until evenly tinted
  8. Now you have two beautiful dipping options.
Step 6: Dip the Truffles
  1. Using a fork or dipping tool:
  2. Dip each chilled truffle into:
  3. Dark chocolate, or
  4. Green-tinted white chocolate
  5. Tap gently to remove excess coating.
  6. Place coated truffle back on parchment.
Step 7: Decorate
  1. Before the coating sets:
  2. Add sprinkles
  3. Add crushed mint Oreo crumbs
  4. Drizzle green or white chocolate
  5. Create fun St. Paddy’s patterns:
  6. Swirls
  7. Zig-zags
  8. Shamrock-style dots
  9. Let your creativity flow!
Step 8: Final Chill
  1. Refrigerate 20 minutes to set the chocolate coating completely.
  2. Your St. Patrick’s Day truffles are ready to enjoy!

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Keeps 7–8 days in an airtight container.
Freezer
Freeze up to 2 months.
Thaw 15 minutes before serving.
Room Temperature
Safe for 3–4 hours at parties.
🥄 Variations
1. Triple Chocolate Mint Truffles
Dip in dark chocolate and drizzle with white + green.
2. Shamrock Crunch Truffles
Add green sprinkles and edible gold flakes.
3. Thin Mint-Style Truffles
Use dark chocolate coating only.
4. White Chocolate Mint Truffles
Dip all truffles in green-tinted white chocolate.
5. Andes Mint Truffles
Add ¼ cup chopped Andes mints to the filling.
6. Irish Crème–Inspired Flavor (non-alcoholic)
Add ½ teaspoon coffee extract for deeper chocolate flavor.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Why is my filling too soft?
Mixture wasn’t chilled long enough — refrigerate again.
2. Can I make these without a food processor?
Yes — crush cookies with a rolling pin.
3. Can I use regular Oreos?
Yes — add ½ teaspoon peppermint extract for mint flavor.
4. Why does the white chocolate thicken?
It overheated — melt slowly in small intervals.
5. Can I make them green inside?
Yes — add a drop of green coloring to the filling.
6. Why does my coating crack?
Truffles were too cold — let them sit 5 minutes before dipping.
7. Can I make dairy-free truffles?
Use dairy-free cream cheese + vegan chocolate.
8. Can kids help?
Yes — shaping and decorating is perfect for kids.
9. Why are my truffles lumpy?
Ensure mixture is very smooth before rolling.
10. Can I make these ahead?
Yes — stays perfect for 1 week in fridge.
🏁 Conclusion
These Mint Oreo Truffles are the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day treat — creamy, chocolatey, refreshing, and beautifully decorated in festive green. They’re incredibly easy to make, require no baking, and look absolutely stunning on dessert tables. The combination of mint Oreos, soft cream cheese, rich chocolate coating, and decorative green touches makes these truffles irresistible for kids and adults alike.
Perfect for parties, celebrations, gift boxes, edible crafts, and viral Pinterest content, these truffles bring the fun and flavor of St. Patrick’s Day to life. With their smooth creamy centers and gorgeous holiday finish, they’ll quickly become a tradition you bake every year.
One bite and you’ll feel the lucky magic — sweet, minty, chocolatey perfection!