Grinch Oreo Balls with Red Velvet Oreos Recipe
Delight in these festive Grinch Oreo Balls made with vibrant red velvet Oreos and creamy cream cheese, coated in luscious green candy melts and topped with adorable red heart sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties or any fun occasion, these no-bake treats combine rich flavors and a playful presentation inspired by the Grinch character.
- 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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Cookies and Filling
- 1 package Red velvet Oreos (22 cookies)
- 4 oz cream cheese
Coating and Decoration
- 7 oz green candy melts
- Red heart sprinkles
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil or any unflavored oil (optional, for thinning candy melts)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to keep the balls from sticking later.
- Make the Oreo dough: In a food processor, pulse the red velvet Oreos until they become fine crumbs. Add the cream cheese and blend again until a soft, uniform dough forms, perfect for shaping.
- Shape the balls: Using a 1-tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop the dough and roll each portion between your palms into smooth balls. Place them carefully on the lined baking sheet. Repeat until all dough is used. Chill the tray in the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
- Melt the candy coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the green candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. If the candy melts are too thick for dipping, stir in 1/2 teaspoon of coconut or unflavored oil to loosen the consistency.
- Dip the truffles: Using a chocolate dipping fork, carefully dunk each chilled Oreo ball into the melted candy, ensuring full coverage. Let excess coating drip off and place the coated balls back on the baking sheet. Repeat for all truffles.
- Decorate the balls: Transfer any leftover candy melts into a piping bag and drizzle over the coated balls to add decorative stripes. Immediately place a red heart sprinkle on top of each to create the Grinch’s iconic heart detail.
- Set and serve: Allow the coated and decorated Oreo balls to set in the refrigerator for a few minutes until firm. Enjoy these festive treats chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- If you don’t have a food processor, place the Oreos in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin until finely ground.
- Candy melts can be substituted with white chocolate colored green with oil-based candy coloring if desired.
- Store the Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- This recipe is perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, and themed events.
Keywords: Grinch Oreo Balls, Red Velvet Oreo, Holiday Treats, No Bake Dessert, Oreo Truffles, Christmas Snacks
