Grinch Oreo Balls with Red Velvet Oreos Recipe
These Grinch Oreo Balls are a festive and delicious treat made with Red Velvet Oreos, creamy cream cheese, and coated in vibrant green candy melts. Perfect for holiday parties or any occasion that calls for a fun and colorful dessert, these bite-sized truffles are easy to make and decorated with red heart sprinkles to capture the iconic Grinch heart look.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 22 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Oreos and Cream Cheese
- 1 package Red Velvet Oreos (22 cookies)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Coating and Decoration
- 7 oz green candy melts
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for thinning candy melts)
- Red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Make Oreo Dough: In a food processor, pulse the Oreo cookies until fine crumbs form. Add the softened cream cheese and mix again until a soft dough forms.
- Form Balls and Chill: Using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop out the dough, roll it into balls between your palms, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all dough is used, then chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Melt Candy Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the green candy melts in 30-second increments, stirring between each until smooth. If the candy melts are too thick for dipping, add 1/2 teaspoon of coconut or other unflavored oil and mix well.
- Dip Oreo Balls: Using a chocolate dipping fork, dip each chilled truffle ball into the melted candy coating, ensuring an even layer, then place back on the baking sheet.
- Decorate: Transfer leftover candy melts to a piping bag and drizzle over the coated truffles. Immediately add red heart sprinkles on top to create the iconic Grinch heart decoration.
- Set and Serve: Allow the candy coating to set in the fridge for a few minutes, then enjoy your festive Grinch Oreo Balls.
Notes
- Chilling the Oreo dough balls helps them hold their shape during dipping.
- If you don’t have a food processor, crush the Oreos finely using a rolling pin and then mix thoroughly with cream cheese.
- Add coconut oil sparingly to candy melts to avoid thinning the coating too much.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a thicker coating, you can dip twice, letting the first coat set before adding a second.
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