Grinch Oreo Balls with Red Velvet Oreos Recipe
These Grinch Oreo Balls are a festive, no-bake treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Made with Red Velvet Oreos crushed and mixed with cream cheese, then dipped in vibrant green candy melts and decorated with red heart sprinkles, they capture the whimsical spirit of the Grinch in every bite. Simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious, these Oreo truffles are a fun and colorful dessert that both kids and adults will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 22 truffle balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 package Red Velvet Oreos (22 cookies)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Coating & Decoration
- 7 oz green candy melts
- Red heart sprinkles
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil or any unflavored oil (to thin candy melts if needed)
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 Red Velvet Oreos until fine crumbs form. Add softened cream cheese and pulse again until a soft, uniform dough forms.
- Form Balls and Chill: Using a 1-tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop the dough and roll each portion between your palms to form balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and chill in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt Candy Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the green candy melts in 30-second increments, stirring thoroughly between each interval. If the melted candy is too thick for dipping, add 1/2 teaspoon of coconut or unflavored oil and stir well to thin.
- Dip in Candy Melts: Using a chocolate dipping fork or similar utensil, dip each chilled truffle ball into the melted green candy coating, ensuring an even coverage. Place coated truffles back onto the baking sheet.
- Decorate: Transfer leftover candy melts into a piping bag and drizzle ornament-like lines over the truffles. Top each with a red heart sprinkle to emulate the iconic Grinch heart detail.
- Set the Candy Coating: Place the decorated truffles in the fridge for a few minutes to allow the candy coating and decorations to set solidly before serving.
Notes
- If your candy melts are not melting smoothly, adding a small amount of coconut oil helps achieve a better dipping consistency.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing with the crushed Oreos.
- These truffles are best stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container and consumed within 5 days for optimal freshness.
- You can substitute the green candy melts with white candy melts plus green food coloring if preferred.
- For a gluten-free version, you can try gluten-free red velvet cookies, but texture and taste may vary.
Keywords: Grinch Oreo Balls, Red Velvet Oreo Truffles, Holiday Oreo Treats, No-Bake Truffles, Festive Desserts
