The smooth, creamy taste of Baileys is a true taste of Ireland and what better way could there be to create home made gifts for Christmas, than by using Bailey's cream liqueur for these delicious Irish Cream Mint Chocolate Cookie Truffles.

Baileys Mint Chocolate Cookie Truffles In A Gift Box — Homemade Irish Cream Truffles

Homemade Truffles as Christmas Gifts
Ingredients for Baileys Irish Cream Truffles
Directions for Baileys Mint Chocolate Cookie Truffles
Recipe Card for Irish Cream Mint Chocolate Truffles

Homemade Truffles as Christmas Gifts

Homemade Christmas gifts are fun to make, to give, and to receive. Chocolate truffles are a gourmet treat, but can be a little complicated to make.

No worries! Here is a simple truffle recipe using store bought cookies and chocolate mints, to create a Baileys infused treat that is absolutely delicious.

These truffles are easy to make, and look great displayed in decorative paper baking cups.

Ingredients for Baileys Mint Chocolate Cookie Truffles — Ingredients for Homemade Irish Cream Truffles

Ingredients for Baileys Irish Cream Truffles

Here you’ll find a quick list of what you’ll need for this recipe. Check out the printable recipe at the bottom of this post for US and Metric equivalent versions of the recipe.

There you can choose the measurement system that works best for you.

dark chocolate brownie cookies
thin mints
Baileys Irish creme
⅓ less fat cream cheese
chocolate chips (dark or milk chocolate)
white chocolate chips

Here you’ll find step-by-step photographic instructions to help you recreate this recipe successfully.

A stack of dark chocolate brownie cookes beside a food processor — Large brownie cookies for making truffles

I use large brownie cookies to form the base of the truffle filling. I took this picture so that you can see the size of the cookies I use.

Break the cookies into pieces in the food processor.

Crumbed chocolate cookies in a food processor — Cookie crumbs in a food processor

Process them until they break into small crumbs.

thin mint candies on a Rudolph plate — Thin Mints for Truffles

Thin mints are next. I used 15 small, round mints. I was not able to find ‘After Eights’ in my local grocery store, which would have been my brand of choice – probably because they remind me of Ireland. If you do find them, 15 mints should work out fine too.

Toss the mints into the cookie crumbs in the food processor and process again for 15 to 30 seconds.

Cream cheese and Baileys are the binding ingredients in this truffle dough.

Add the cream cheese and Baileys and process the filling mixture until it begins to form a dough.

Using a food processor to make a truffle dough out of cookies — Forming cookie dough for truffles using a food processor

The dough tends to stick together and pull away from the sides of the food processor.

Forming truffles with a melon baller and a tablespoon measure — Using a melon baller and tablespoon to form round truffles

Using a melon baller, form small balls of cookie dough.

I use my tablespoon measuring spoon in addition to the melon baller to form the truffles.

the inside layer of mint and Irish cream truffles — Round truffles on a parchment lined cookie tray

Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. This recipe yields 24 truffles. Place the baking tray in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow the truffles to set.

Melt the dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips in a double broiler. I like to use milk chocolate. I just never have liked dark chocolate, but for all true, chocolate connoisseurs, dark chocolate is definitely in order.

I like to melt the chocolate coating in a double broiler over a saucepan of boiling water. The hot water beneath prevents the chocolate setting as you working to coat the truffles.

A truffle on a metal skewer being dipped in melted chocolate — Dipping truffles in melted chocolate

I use a skewer to hold the truffles and then dip them in the chocolate.

A spoon is helpful to make sure they are fully coated.

chocolate truffles with mint and Irish cream — Chocolate covered truffles

Line up the chocolate coated truffles on the baking sheet again. Place them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.

Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl or pitcher on high setting for 60 seconds, stirring every 20 seconds. No need to use a double broiler this time, since the white chocolate will be used for piping.

Decorating a homemade truffle with white chocolate — Adding white chocolate scrolls to truffles

Fill a plastic bag or a piping bag with the melted white chocolate. Use a narrow tipped nozzle.

Decorate the top of the truffles with whirls, scrolls, circles or whatever takes your fancy.

Homemade Baileys truffles on a white plate — Baileys Mint Chocolate Cookie Truffles

Allow the chocolate to set fully before transferring the truffles into decorative paper baking cups.

Serve individually, or create gift boxes of truffles.

Remember to store the truffles in the refrigerator since they contain cream cheese. These sweet treats are not suitable for children since they do contain alcohol.

Enjoy these delectable truffles, with a hint of mint complimenting the decadent flavor of Baileys cream liqueur.

Happy truffle making!

Recipe Card for Irish Cream Mint Chocolate Truffles

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Irish Cream Christmas Truffles in paper cases

Irish Cream Mint Chocolate Cookie Truffles

Delicious homemade truffles with a taste of Ireland make a perfect edible gift.

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: Irish

Keyword: Homemade Edible Gift, Irish Cream, Mint, Truffle

Prep Time: 40

Resting Time in Refrigerator: 20

Total Time: 1

Servings:

Calories: 162kcal

Ingredients

6 large dark chocolate brownie cookies
15 Thin Mints
2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
2 tablespoons ⅓ less fat cream cheese
2 cups chocolate chips Dark or milk chocolate
½ cup white chocolate chips

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Break the cookies into small pieces and place in a food processor. Process to form fine cookie crumbs.
Break the thin mints in half and add to cookie crumbs. Process again to break into small pieces.
Add the cream cheese and Baileys creme liqueur. Process again until the mixture starts to form a dough.
Using a melon baller, scoop the cookie mixture onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Form into small balls.
Place the baking tray in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to cool the truffle filling.
Melt the dark or milk chocolate in a double broiler, over a saucepan of water at medium heat. Dip the truffles in the melted chocolate and return to the baking tray.
Place the coated truffles in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl for 60 seconds on high setting, stopping every 20 seconds to stir. Spoon the white chocolate into a piping bag with a narrow tip nozzle. Drizzle over the truffles to decorate.
When the chocolate has set, place the truffles in mini decorative paper baking cups. Store truffles in an airtight container in the the refrigerator.

Notes

Not suitable for children since they contain alcohol.

Nutrition Facts

Irish Cream Mint Chocolate Cookie Truffles

Amount Per Serving (15 g)

Calories 162 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 7mg2%

Sodium 57mg2%

Potassium 14mg0%

Carbohydrates 22g7%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 16g18%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 41IU1%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 27mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

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