No-Bake Peppermint Bark Snowballs
These delightful No-Bake Peppermint Bark Snowballs combine creamy cream cheese with rich chocolate cookies for a festive treat that's perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies Choose your favorite chocolate sandwich cookies, like Oreos.
- 1 cup powdered sugar Adds sweetness and helps bind the mixture.
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened Use a block at room temperature for best results.
- 1 tsp peppermint extract Infuses the snowballs with a refreshing minty flavor.
- 2 cups white chocolate chips or melting wafers Choose high-quality white chocolate for coating.
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candy canes Adds crunch and extra peppermint flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and peppermint extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate or freeze the balls for about 15 minutes (in the freezer) or up to an hour (in the fridge) until firm.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each snowball into the melted white chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy canes.
- Place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and chill until the chocolate sets.
Storage
- Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer preservation.
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is well softened to avoid lumps when mixing. Use a food processor to crush your cookies to make the process quicker.