Just recently I was introduced to these scrumptious cookies…
They are Trader Joe’s Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s. I was told I must try them… and try them I did. There’s candy cane pieces in the cream center.They were heavenly I tell ya! Have any of you tried them? If you enjoy the Girl Scouts Thin Mints, then you should definitely love these. As matter of fact, I thought they were better than Thin Mints. Yup, that’s what I said… better! Of course, that’s my own humble opinion. ;)
One of my favorite treats are Oreo truffles… and I enjoy those babies un-dipped too! When in a hurry or just for a faster treat, just skip the chocolate dipping part and roll the balls in Oreo crumbs. You can serve them just like that and they’ll look great!
I decided to use my new found love to make cookie truffles.
I’m sure most [if not all] of you are familiar with Oreo cookie truffles, but in case someone needs the how to, here are the steps I used to make the candy cane cookie truffles.
What you need:
- one box of Joe Joe’s
- 8 oz block cream cheese
- chocolate for dipping (I used a 24 oz block of white chocolate almond bark… this was enough for the batch)
- 2 candy canes
- toothpicks (I used long toothpicks)
Using a food processor, I crushed one package of cookies and added the cream cheese. Mix until well incorporated. To make it easier to roll the balls, I stuck the mixture in the freezer for about 10 minutes. Then I formed the balls and stuck them in the freezer again for 10 more minutes. In the mean time, I crushed the candy canes and melted the chocolate.
Once the chocolate was ready, I dipped the balls. I found it easier to use a toothpick to dip the balls. After dipping, I gently removed the toothpick and quickly sprinkled the crushed peppermint. The toothpick will leave a small hole on top, but the peppermint will hide it. However, at times the hole will be bigger than others so I just would dab it with chocolate using another toothpick. Before inserting the toothpick into the next ball, I wiped the toothpick clean.
Cookie truffles have a softer consistency than cake balls, so you may need to stick them back in the freezer while you work. I had to do it once with the last third of the batch. One batch made 40 cake balls.
You can eat them right away, but if you can resist I recommend refrigerating them until the inner part is firm. Also, since they are made with cream cheese, I do keep them refrigerated until closer to serving time as well as refrigerate any left overs (if any!).
Quick, easy, and a delicious treat! Drink milk or an ice cold water with them to feel that mint coolness in your mouth. :D
In the next post, I’ll show you how I packaged them. Come back to check it out!
YUM! I love chocolate and peppermint in white chocolate!!
Looking Good and you're making me hungry and gaining a couple pounds just seeing these
Maysem, you're killing my hips!!! Lol, and I can't resist going to TJ's and getting my ingredients to make these today:)
Maysem these treats look scrumptious!
Trader Joes makes it sooo hard to diet as it is this time of year... this recipe takes it to a whole other level!
You had me with mint. Those are beautiful. I will be pinning. This looks easy enough that even I could make them!
Those look super D'LISH!!
Could I just use Oreo cookies to make these (no Trader Joes in Saudi Arabia )?
These look awesome! Pinning these! Going to make these this holiday season for sure!!
oh those look so good!
I was just looking for peppermint oreos this morning to make some cookies. Thanks for the info. I love making these truffles. They will be amazing with peppermint cookies. I have a link party starting on Wednesdays and would love to have you share this with everyone. The link is www.adornedfromabove.com
Debi
These look great! Wish I could snap my fingers and eat some right now! We are your newest followers :)
Oh Goodness....why do they come up with more sweet stuff we can't pass up? Just looking at the cookies I know it will be good and I know I would not be content with just one hee hee. Seriously, have one or two for me and I won't tell anyone ok? Please? YUMMY
Nikky
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Holy cow! These looks scrumptiously delish! Would love if you'd join our Countdown to Christmas link party! Hope to see you there! Have a great week! :)
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I'm a chocolate/mint fan. I'll def have to try these!! (So wish we had Trader Joe's!!)
These not only looking beautiful, but they also seem heavenly delicious
They look outstanding!
These are perfect little Oreo truffles!!! Look perfect...perfectly edible!
Very pretty treats ... these would definitely make wonderful holiday gifts!
These are so pretty. I'm in the UK so no trader joe's here but they look like Oreo cookies. How do they compare in taste? But boy are those truffles good. I'm 'this' close to licking the screen!
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I LOVE TJ's JoJos! These look so delicious! Thanks for sharing!
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MmM, these look so yummy!! Found you featured on Whimsy Wednesday!
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Those look amazing!! Pinning this recipe asap. I just received a box of those Joe Joe's from a friend the other day. I know how I'm going to make them even better.
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