Minty Holiday Snowballs

Name: Peppermint Snow Balls
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos).; 1 cup powdered sugar.; 1 cup cream cheese, softened.; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract.; 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips.; 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes.

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These no-bake treats combine the best of peppermint bark and cookie truffles. A creamy center of crushed cookies and mint, dipped in white chocolate and topped with candy cane pieces.

By Clare Greco

Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:07:39 GMT

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These no-bake peppermint bark snowballs combine creamy minty centers with white chocolate coating and crushed candy canes. Perfect for holiday gifting or parties they're quick to make and full of festive flavor.

Holiday in Every Bite

Rich chocolate meets cool peppermint in these bite-sized treats. The candy cane crunch adds sparkle and festive flair making them perfect for Christmas celebrations.

What You Need

Cookies: 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
Sugar: 1 cup powdered
Cream Cheese: 1 cup softened
Peppermint: 1 tsp extract
White Chocolate: 1 1/2 cups chips
Candy Canes: 1/2 cup crushed

Let's Make Them

Mix Center: Blend cookies sugar cream cheese peppermint until smooth
Roll Balls: Form 1-inch balls chill 15 minutes
Melt Coating: Microwave white chocolate in short bursts stir until smooth
Dip and Top: Coat balls in chocolate sprinkle with candy cane pieces
Set and Serve: Chill until firm about 15 minutes

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Holiday Magic

These snowballs bring holiday cheer to any dessert table. The mix of creamy centers crunchy coating and cool peppermint makes them irresistible at Christmas gatherings.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ How far ahead can I make these?: Store in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw in fridge before serving.
→ Why won't my white chocolate melt smoothly?: White chocolate can be tricky. Use good quality chips and microwave in short bursts, stirring often to prevent seizing.
→ Can I use different cookies?: Any chocolate sandwich cookie works great. Try chocolate wafers or graham crackers for variety.
→ Why did my chocolate coating crack?: Let the balls come closer to room temperature before dipping. Very cold centers can make the coating crack.
→ What's the best way to crush candy canes?: Put them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin. Or pulse briefly in a food processor for finer pieces.