Mint Chocolate Truffle Bites You Can Make Without Baking

Picture a holiday dessert table with a plate of pale green candies striped in chocolate. Guests bite through the smooth coating and find a dark cookie filling. These mint chocolate truffle bites look like they came from a candy shop. You make them with six ingredients and no oven.

I have given these truffles as gifts, and the green coating makes even a small box feel special. This guide walks you through each step, with a result to check so you know it worked. The recipe makes about 24 truffles, with 30 minutes of prep and 1 hour of chilling.

Why these truffles work for holiday parties

Good holiday dessert bites are pretty, easy to carry, and quick to make. You can finish most of the work before guests arrive. The candy melts give you the green color, so you need no decorating skills.

Mint and chocolate fit the season well. You can serve mint truffles for Christmas next to cookies on a shared platter.

Each truffle is one or two bites, so guests can hold a plate and a drink at the same time. People can try several treats instead of committing to one big slice when you serve bite sized desserts.

Your oven may be full of roasts and cookies. These no bake Christmas treats leave it free.

Easy holiday treats like these also save your energy for the rest of the menu.

What you need to make easy mint truffles

You need six ingredients, and every amount below uses US measurements.

• 36 chocolate sandwich cookies

• 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature

• 1 tsp mint extract

• 12 oz mint or green candy melts

• 2 oz dark chocolate, for the drizzle

• 2 oz white chocolate, for the drizzle

The cream cheese binds the crumbs, so you can shape these no bake mint chocolate truffles by hand. Let the cream cheese reach room temperature before you start.

How to make truffles step by step

Homemade chocolate truffles look fancy, but the method has only five steps. Each step ends with a result you can check.

Crush the cookies into fine crumbs

For easy homemade truffles, crush all 36 cookies into fine crumbs. You know it worked when no large pieces remain.

Mix in the cream cheese and mint extract

Add the 8 oz of softened cream cheese and 1 tsp of mint extract to the crumbs. Mix until the mixture looks smooth and holds together like dough.

Roll the mixture into balls and freeze them

Roll the mixture into 1 inch balls and freeze them for 30 minutes. The chocolate mint truffle balls are ready when they hold their shape in your hand.

Melt the candy melts and dip each ball

Use 12 oz of mint or green candy melts. Check the package for how to melt candy melts, then stir until the coating looks smooth.

Here is how to dip truffles in chocolate. Drop one frozen ball into the melted coating and turn it until it is fully covered. Use a fork to lift it out, then tap the fork on the edge of the bowl so the extra coating drips off.

Drizzle with chocolate and let the truffles set

Melt the dark chocolate and the white chocolate separately. Drizzle 2 oz of each over the coated truffles, then leave them until the coating and drizzle set.

Common mistakes and quick fixes

Even a simple truffle bites recipe has a few spots where things can go wrong. Each fix below ties back to a result in the steps.

If you see large pieces in the crumbs, crush them longer before adding the cream cheese.

When the balls feel soft in your hand, give them more time in the freezer before dipping.

If the coating does not look smooth, stir it again and check the package directions.

Storing and freezing the truffles

Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. The cream cheese filling needs to stay cold.

For longer storage, freeze the finished truffles in a single layer. Move them to a freezer-safe container, keep them for up to 2 months, and thaw them in the refrigerator before serving.

Serving ideas

Serve the truffles as a mint chocolate dessert after a big holiday meal. Arrange them on a plain white plate so guests see the green coating right away.

Charcuterie and cheese boards are a popular way to serve holiday snacks, and a few truffles fit nicely at the edge. 

For a sweet ending, build a dessert charcuterie board with truffles, cookies, and fruit.

Group the chocolate covered mint balls in small clusters so guests can pick them up easily. Leave the truffles out for no more than 2 hours, since the filling contains cream cheese.

Set out a small plate of these party dessert bites near the drinks.

Keep this on your list of no bake dessert recipes for any week when time is short.

Gift and cookie exchange ideas

Edible Christmas gifts do not have to be complicated. I pack the truffles in a small box and keep it in the refrigerator until the moment I hand it over, so the coating stays firm.

Homemade food gift ideas feel more personal when you roll and dip each piece by hand. A small box of green and chocolate truffles looks special without any extra work.

If you are choosing cookie exchange recipes, you will get about 24 truffles from one batch. Pair them with a plate of [Classic Glazed Donuts](https://www.dizzydaisyeats.com/2026/07/classic-glazed-donuts-recipe-soft.html) for a full dessert spread.

Among Christmas candy recipes, this one needs only mixing, rolling, and dipping.

Common questions

How long do truffles last in the fridge?

They keep for up to 7 days in an airtight container. Keep them cold because of the cream cheese filling.

Can you freeze truffles?

Yes, you can freeze finished truffles in a single layer. Move them to a freezer-safe container and keep them for up to 2 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator before serving.

Are these good make ahead holiday desserts?

Yes, you can finish them up to 3 days before your party. Keep them in the refrigerator and take them out about 10 minutes before serving.

Do mint chocolate truffles need any baking?

No, you do not need to bake anything. You mix the filling, roll it, freeze it, dip it, and drizzle it.

Ready to make your batch

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Mint Chocolate Truffle Bites

No-bake mint truffles with a dark cookie center and a smooth green coating. Six ingredients and no oven.

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Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes (no bake) Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes freezing and setting) Servings: 24 truffles Calories: 200 kcal per truffle Protein: 2g Carbs: 23g Fat: 12g

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Ingredients

• 36 chocolate sandwich cookies
• 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 tsp mint extract
• 12 oz mint or green candy melts
• 2 oz dark chocolate, for the drizzle
• 2 oz white chocolate, for the drizzle

Instructions

1. Crush all 36 cookies into fine crumbs until no large pieces remain.
2. Mix in the softened cream cheese and mint extract until the mixture looks smooth and holds together like dough.
3. Roll into 1-inch balls and freeze for 30 minutes, until they hold their shape.
4. Melt the candy melts following the package directions and stir until smooth. Dip each frozen ball, lift out with a fork, and tap off the extra coating.
5. Melt the dark and white chocolate separately, drizzle over the truffles, and let everything set.