Grinch Oreo Balls with Red Velvet Oreos Recipe
Delightfully festive Grinch Oreo Balls made with Red Velvet Oreos, cream cheese, and coated in vibrant green candy melts. These no-bake treats are perfect for holiday parties or a fun snack featuring a playful Grinch heart decoration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 22 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 package Red Velvet Oreos (22 cookies)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 7 oz green candy melts
- Red heart sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to keep the Oreo balls from sticking.
- Crush Oreos: In a food processor, pulse the Red Velvet Oreo cookies until they form fine crumbs. Add the softened cream cheese and pulse again until the mixture forms a soft, dough-like consistency.
- Form Balls: Use a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon to scoop out the Oreo dough. Roll each scoop between your palms to form smooth balls, then place them on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all dough is used. Chill the balls in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt Candy Coating: Place the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and melt them in 30-second increments, stirring well between each until smooth. If the candy melts are too thick for dipping, stir in 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil or any neutral-flavored oil to thin the coating.
- Dip Oreo Balls: Using a chocolate dipping fork, dip each Oreo ball into the melted green candy melts to coat evenly. Place the coated truffles back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorate: Put the remaining melted candy melts into a piping bag and drizzle over the coated truffles. Top each with a red heart sprinkle to mimic the iconic Grinch heart.
- Set and Serve: Allow the coated truffles to set in the refrigerator for a few minutes until firm. Serve chilled and enjoy this festive treat!
Notes
- If you don’t have a food processor, place Oreos in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin to crumbs.
- Chilling the Oreo balls before dipping helps the coating set better and prevents them from falling apart.
- You can substitute green candy melts with white chocolate colored with green candy coloring if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- For allergy-friendly options, check ingredients on Oreos and candy melts as some brands may contain dairy or gluten.
Keywords: Grinch Oreo Balls, Red Velvet Oreos, no-bake dessert, holiday treats, Oreo truffles, candy melts, festive snacks
