Description
St. Patrick’s Day Mint Oreo Balls are the perfect no-bake treat to celebrate the holiday with a delightful minty twist. These bite-sized desserts combine crushed Oreo cookies, creamy cream cheese, and refreshing mint extract, all coated in rich chocolate and topped with festive green sprinkles. Ideal for parties or family gatherings, they are not only easy to make but also fun for all ages. Impress your guests with these charming sweet bites that bring joy to any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (15.25 ounces) Oreo cookies
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ teaspoon mint extract
- 8 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup green sprinkles
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos in a food processor until finely ground.
- In a large bowl, mix the crushed Oreos with softened cream cheese and mint extract until smooth.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short intervals until smooth.
- Dip each ball in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then sprinkle with green sprinkles.
- Return the dipped balls to the parchment paper and chill again for 15-20 minutes until set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg