Description
Decadent no-bake truffles made from crushed Thin Mint cookies, cream cheese, and chocolate, perfect for holidays or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Thin Mints cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 cup candy coating (optional)
- 1 tablespoon crushed nuts (toasted almonds, pecans, or hazelnuts)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Crush Thin Mints in a sealed bag or food processor until sandy with tiny crunchy bits.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth; fold in cookie crumbs and peppermint extract.
- Using a small cookie scoop, portion and roll the mixture into balls; chill for 15–30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, then place on parchment paper and add crushed nuts or sprinkles before the coating sets.
- Let the coated truffles set at room temperature or refrigerate for quicker setting.
Notes
Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: truffles, dessert, no-bake, chocolate, mint, party treats, holiday treats