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 treats or themed parties, these no-bake truffles combine chewy cookie crumbs with creamy filling and a decorative drizzle to create a fun and delicious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 package Red velvet Oreos (22 cookies)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 7 oz green candy melts
- Red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to keep your truffles from sticking.
- Make Oreo Dough: In a food processor, pulse the Red Velvet Oreos until they become fine crumbs. Add the cream cheese and pulse again until the mixture forms a soft, uniform dough.
- Form Truffle Balls: Using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop out the dough and roll it between the palms of your hands into smooth balls. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet. Continue until all dough is used. Freeze the balls for 30 minutes to set.
- Melt Candy Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the green candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each session. If the candy melts are too thick for dipping, add 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil or any neutral oil and stir thoroughly to thin the mixture.
- Dip and Decorate: Using a chocolate dipping fork, dip each chilled truffle ball into the melted candy melts to coat evenly. Place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with all truffles.
- Drizzle and Add Sprinkles: Transfer leftover melted candy into a piping bag and drizzle it over the coated truffles. Immediately add a red heart sprinkle on top of each to mimic the iconic Grinch heart.
- Set and Serve: Refrigerate the truffles for a few minutes until the coating is firm. Enjoy your festive Grinch Oreo Balls!
Notes
- Use fully softened cream cheese for easier mixing.
- If you don’t have a food processor, place Oreos in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin, then mix with cream cheese by hand.
- To thin the candy melts, you can also use vegetable oil instead of coconut oil.
- Keep the truffles chilled until serving to maintain their shape and texture.
- Substitute red heart sprinkles with any festive decorations to match your occasion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
