Description
Festive winter magic meets sweet indulgence in these peppermint bark snowballs, where chocolate and crushed candy canes dance together in delightful cookie perfection. Cool peppermint notes and rich chocolate will transport you to a delectable holiday wonderland with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (354 ml) crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos)
- 1 cup (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (255 g) white chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) peppermint extract
Decorative Topping:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Combine crumbled cookies, creamy cheese, powdered sweetener, and refreshing mint essence in a mixing bowl, blending until a uniform, cohesive mixture forms.
- Shape the mixture into compact, uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter, arranging them carefully on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill the formed balls in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm their structure and enhance their handling consistency.
- Gently melt white chocolate using microwave technique, heating in short 20-second intervals and stirring thoroughly between each burst to prevent scorching.
- Carefully immerse each chilled ball into the smooth, liquefied white chocolate, allowing excess coating to gently cascade back into the bowl.
- Immediately sprinkle crushed peppermint confections over the chocolate-coated spheres before the coating solidifies, ensuring even distribution of festive fragments.
- Return the decorated treats to the refrigerator for an additional 10-15 minutes, allowing the chocolate coating to completely set and harden into a glossy, crisp shell.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened at room temperature for smooth mixing without lumps.
- Use fine cookie crumbs for a more uniform texture and easier ball formation.
- Choose high-quality white chocolate for better melting and coating consistency.
- Chill balls completely before dipping to prevent crumbling and maintain shape during chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 198 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 47 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 13 mg