Description
These Grinch Oreo Balls are the perfect holiday treat — made with crushed Oreos, cream cheese, and coated in green candy melts. Decorated with a tiny red heart, they capture the whimsical spirit of the Grinch while offering a creamy, chocolatey bite that melts in your mouth. Perfect for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, or edible gifts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 Oreo cookies (regular, not double-stuffed)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz green candy melts
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (for smoother coating)
- 24 red heart sprinkles (or red M&M halves)
Instructions
1. Make the Filling
- In a food processor, crush Oreos into fine crumbs.
- Add softened cream cheese and blend until a smooth, dough-like mixture forms.
2. Shape and Chill
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator (or 15 minutes in the freezer) until firm.
3. Melt the Candy Coating
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt green candy melts with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
4. Coat the Oreo Balls
- Dip each chilled Oreo ball into the melted candy using a fork or dipping tool.
- Let excess coating drip off, then place on parchment paper.
5. Add the Heart
- While the coating is still wet, gently press a red heart sprinkle on top of each ball.
- Let them sit at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Oreo ball
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg