Oreo Lemon Drops are a delicious lemony dessert using Lemon Twist Oreo’s, fat free cream cheese and lemon extract; then dipped in white chocolate.
My family has a new obsession and they’re called Lemon Twist Oreo’s. I don’t usually purchase store bought cookies or much dessert for that matter, but I LOVE lemon in any way, shape or form lately.
So when I saw these limited edition cookies at my local grocery store a few weeks ago, I just had to try them and came up with these Oreo Lemon Drops.
I knew I wanted to make a version of Oreo Truffles with these cookies as soon as I tasted one. I even added some extra lemon flavoring in the melted chocolate for extra lemony-ness (I know it’s not a word!)
How do you make Oreo Lemon Drops?
To start, add the cookies to a food processor and pulse until the cookies are crumb-like; then add the cream cheese and pulse again until it’s all combined.
Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and form 24 balls with the mixture (approximate size 1″ in diameter); then place them on the parchment paper.
Place the entire baking sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to allow them to chill. This will allow the melted chocolate to adhere better.
Before taking the Oreo balls out of the freezer, prepare the coating by melting the chocolate over a double boiler. (If the chocolate is too thick, remove from the heat and add a few drops of oil and stir well.)
Mix in the lemon extract and food coloring and stir well; then dip each ball into the chocolate using a spoon and place back on the baking sheet.
When the chocolate has started to harden on the balls, drizzle the extra melted chocolate over the top; then place the Oreo Lemon Drops back into the freezer for at least 1 hour until ready to serve.
These Oreo Lemon Drops were incredible and very decadent. My personal preference is to keep these frozen and only pull out what you’re going to eat immediately. ~Enjoy!
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Oreo Lemon Drops
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. Lemon Twist Oreos
- 4 oz. Fat Free Cream Cheese
- 12 oz. White Chocolate
- 1 tsp. Lemon Extract
- 6 drops Yellow Food Coloring
- Canola Oil, if needed
Instructions
- Add the cookies to a food processor and pulse until the cookies are crumb-like.
- Next, add the cream cheese and pulse again; stopping the machine to scrape down the sides before pulsing again until it's all mixed through.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; then carefully remove the blade from the machine.
- Form 24 balls, approximate size 1" in diameter, and place them the parchment paper. When they're all formed, place the entire baking sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to allow them to chill. This will allow the melted chocolate to adhere better.
- Prepare the melted chocolate five minutes prior to dipping the cookie mixture into the chocolate by melting the chocolate over a double boiler. If the chocolate is too thick, remove from the heat and add a few drops of oil and stir well.This will help thin out the chocolate.
- Add the lemon extract and food coloring and mix well; then dip each ball into the chocolate using a spoon and place back on the baking sheet. When the chocolate has started to harden on the balls, drizzle the extra melted chocolate over the top; then place the Oreo Lemon Drops back into the freezer for at least 1 hour until ready to serve.
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*Originally shared July 2013/Updated June 2020
Just tried the Lemon Muddy Buddies and they are out of this world good!
My favorite lemon recipe is Lemon Meringue Pie:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Grandmas-Lemon-Meringue-Pie/Detail.aspx?evt19=1
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Either lemon bread or lemon chicken.
I love lemon square bars!
Lemon Pepper Chicken and Lemon Square Bars 🙂
Lemon Pound Cake. Yum!
My grandmothers old southern lemon pie.
I just made them on Sunday and it is Lemon Squares or Ina Garten’s Lemon cake.
I love anything lemon, too. And anything coconut.
These things look addicting and I can’t wait! Did I tell you my 15 year old LOVES to cook and I’ve already showed her a couple of things on your blog I’m hoping she’ll jump off and try!
I’d love to win these cookies! Not that I need more sweets around, but they just look so good! I love what you did with them. My favorite lemon dessert is Lemon Meringue Pie. But I love lemon everything. Favorite drink is lemonade. Favorite salad dressing is lemon and olive oil. 😉
I love making lemon spaghetti
Lemon Zest cookies are wonderful!
Lemon Zest cookies are wonderful!
Lemon Meringue pie!
I love lemon chicken, and of course my homemade limoncello!
this is Steve Black from FB btw! im not to good on all this publish stuff!
Lemon Brownies!!
Our favorite (main course item) is: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/lemon-chicken-recipe/index.html
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