Description
Make these simple, festive Grinch Oreo Balls for your holiday gatherings. This no-bake recipe uses crushed Oreos and cream cheese, coated in green candy melts and topped with a small red heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.3 oz) Oreo cookies (about 36 cookies)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz green candy melts or white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for melting)
- Red heart sprinkles or small red candies (for the Grinch heart)
Instructions
- Place the Oreo cookies into a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form.
- Transfer the crumbs to a medium bowl. Add the softened cream cheese.
- Mix the crumbs and cream cheese together using a hand mixer or a sturdy spoon until fully combined and a dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the Oreo balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm them up.
- Melt the green candy melts according to package directions. If using, stir in the coconut oil for smoother dipping.
- Dip each chilled Oreo ball into the melted green coating, ensuring it is fully covered. Tap off any excess coating.
- Place the coated ball back onto the parchment paper.
- Immediately press one red heart sprinkle onto the top of each ball to resemble the Grinch’s heart.
- Allow the candy coating to set completely at room temperature, or chill briefly to speed up the process.
Notes
- If you do not have a food processor, place Oreos in a large zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- For a brighter green, add a drop of green food coloring to the melted candy coating before dipping.
- Store finished Grinch Oreo Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15