Description
Delight in holiday cheer with these fun and festive Grinch Oreo Balls featuring Red Velvet Oreos coated in vibrant green candy melts and adorned with red heart sprinkles. These no-bake truffles are easy to make, perfect for a party treat or a sweet gift.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 package Red Velvet Oreos (22 cookies)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 7 oz green candy melts
- Red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for the dipped truffles to rest.
- Make Oreo dough: In a food processor, pulse the Red Velvet Oreos until fine crumbs form. 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 Oreo dough. Roll each scoop between your palms into smooth balls. 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. Melt in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth. If the candy coating is too thick for dipping, stir in 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil or another neutral oil to thin it out.
- Dip truffles: Using a chocolate dipping fork or skewer, coat each chilled truffle evenly with the green candy melts. Return them to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorate and set: Place leftover melted candy melts into a piping bag or a small plastic bag with a tiny corner cut off. Drizzle the melted candy over the truffles to create the iconic Grinch heart shape and immediately top each with a red heart sprinkle. Refrigerate for a few minutes to allow the coating to set.
- Serve and enjoy: Once set, enjoy your festive Grinch Oreo Balls as a delicious holiday treat.
Notes
- If candy melts are not smooth or thick, adding a small amount of coconut oil helps create a better dipping consistency.
- Store the Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and firm.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- For variation, use other colored candy melts and sprinkles to customize your truffles for different occasions.
- If you don’t have a food processor, pulse the cookies in a sealed plastic bag using a rolling pin until finely crushed, then mix with softened cream cheese by hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
