Description
These Festive Grinch Oreo Balls are a fun and whimsical Christmas treat! Made with crushed Oreos, creamy cheese, and a smooth green candy coating, these no-bake bites are as cute as they are delicious. Perfect for gifting, parties, or a holiday baking activity with kids.
Ingredients
For the Oreo Base:
1 (14.3-ounce) package Oreo cookies (about 36 cookies)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
For the Coating:
12 ounces green candy melts (or white chocolate with green food coloring)
1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (for smoother coating)
For Decoration:
30–35 red heart sprinkles or candy hearts
Optional: Edible glitter or green sanding sugar for extra sparkle
Equipment Needed:
Food processor (or ziplock bag and rolling pin)
Mixing bowl
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Microwave-safe bowl
Instructions
Step 1: Crush the Oreos
Place the Oreos in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, use a ziplock bag and rolling pin to crush them.
Step 2: Mix in the Cream Cheese
Add softened cream cheese to the crumbs and mix until a smooth, dough-like texture forms.
Step 3: Form the Balls
Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 15–20 minutes.
Step 4: Prepare the Candy Coating
Melt the candy melts with coconut oil in 20–30 second microwave intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Add green food coloring if using white chocolate.
Step 5: Dip and Decorate
Dip each chilled ball into the melted coating, let excess drip off, and place on parchment paper. Quickly top with a red heart sprinkle before the coating sets.
Step 6: Let Them Set
Refrigerate the coated balls for 15–20 minutes until firm. Optionally, sprinkle edible glitter for a festive touch.
Notes
Chill the Oreo mixture before dipping to prevent crumbling.
Use quality candy melts for a smoother, vibrant finish.
Reheat the coating if it thickens during dipping.
Bar-style dipping forks or toothpicks make handling easier.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Oreo ball
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Festive Grinch Oreo Balls, Grinch dessert, Christmas Oreo truffles, no-bake Oreo balls, holiday treats