Description
Delight in these festive Grinch Oreo Balls made with Red Velvet Oreos, cream cheese, and coated in vibrant green candy melts. Perfect for holiday gatherings or themed parties, these no-bake treats are easy to make and visually fun with red heart sprinkles to complete the iconic Grinch look.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 package (22 cookies) Red Velvet Oreos
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 7 oz green candy melts
- Red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to prevent sticking during the dipping and chilling process.
- Make the Oreo dough: In a food processor, pulse the Red Velvet Oreo cookies until fine crumbs form. Add the cream cheese and process again until a soft dough forms, combining evenly.
- Form the truffles: Using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop out the dough and roll it between the palms of your hands into balls. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet. Continue until all dough is used. Chill the truffle balls in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the candy coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the green candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring between each to avoid burning. If the coating is too thick for dipping, add 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil or an unflavored oil and mix until smooth and dip-friendly.
- Coat the truffles: Using a chocolate dipping fork, dip each chilled truffle ball into the melted candy melts coating it fully. Return the coated truffles to the baking sheet.
- Decorate: Place leftover melted candy melts into a piping bag and drizzle over the coated truffles. Quickly add red heart sprinkles on top while the drizzle is still wet to mimic the iconic Grinch heart.
- Set and serve: Chill the decorated oreo balls in the fridge for a few minutes to set the coating. Once firm, they are ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
- If you don’t have a food processor, place Oreos in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin until fine crumbs form.
- The green candy melts can be replaced with white chocolate tinted green with food coloring if preferred.
- Add a little coconut oil carefully to avoid thinning the coating too much, which can cause dripping.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (approximate)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
