Grinch Oreo Balls
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This festive Grinch Oreo balls recipe is a must-make for the holiday season! With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up these adorable green truffles, complete with a red heart on top, perfect for holiday parties or a Grinch movie night.
Whether you’re making these for your next holiday party or to enjoy at home, these Grinch Oreo balls are sure to become a new Christmas tradition!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy recipe with only a handful of simple ingredients.
- The green candy melts make these truffles festive and perfect for any holiday party.
- These Grinch truffles are fun to make with kids and are great for Grinch stole Christmas movie nights.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for later.
- Versatile: you can switch up the Oreos for different flavors, like golden Oreos or red velvet Oreos.
- The adorable red candy heart on top adds a fun finishing touch!
Ingredients for Grinch Oreo truffles
- Oreos – any flavor will work
- Cream cheese – make sure it’s room temperature
- Green candy melts – for that vibrant Grinch color
- Red hearts – the perfect finishing touch
Equipment and kitchen tools
- Food processor
- large bowl
- cookie sheet
How to make Grinch Oreo cookie balls
Step 1 – Place cookies in a food processor,
Step 2 – Pulse the oreos until they have turned into crumbs.
Step 3 – Add the cream cheese and blend until the dough comes together into a ball.
Step 4- Using a cookie scoop, scoop out dough onto a baking sheet, and using the palm of your hands, round out into balls.
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Step 5 – Place in the freezer for 10—15 minutes.
Step 6 – While the Oreo balls are in the freezer, melt the candy melts in 30-second increments in the microwave, stirring in between. You want to ensure the candy melts aren’t hot when dipping in the Oreo balls, or it will break down into the candy melt.
Dip the Oreo balls one at a time using a fork into the candy melt, coating the entire ball.
Place on parchment paper and place a candy heart on top and let set.
NOTE: The candy melts harden fast, so you want to ensure that you place the candy heart immediately for it to stick.
Tips for the Best Results
- Use room temperature or softened cream cheese to ensure the dough comes together smoothly.
- Make sure your Oreo crumbs are finely ground by using a food processor. If you don’t have one, place Oreos in a freezer bag and crush them with a rolling pin until they are fine crumbs.
- For smooth, round balls, use a cookie scoop to evenly portion out the dough before rolling it between the palms of your hands.
- Be sure to freeze the Oreo balls for at least 10-15 minutes before dipping them in the green candy melts. This helps them hold their shape during coating.
- When melting the candy melts in the microwave, use 30 second intervals and stir in between to prevent burning.
- Make sure to add the red heart sprinkles immediately after dipping the Oreo balls, as the melted candy will harden quickly.
Substitutions and Variations
- Swap out the classic Oreos for golden Oreos or red velvet Oreos to add variety to your Grinch Christmas truffles.
- If you don’t have green candy melts, you can use white chocolate chips mixed with a few drops of green food coloring.
- Customize the flavor by adding a teaspoon of your favorite extract, like peppermint or almond, into the Oreo mixture before forming the dough balls.
FAQs
These Oreo balls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in a freezer-safe container for 3-4 months.
Yes, if you can’t find green candy melts, you can use almond bark, or white chocolate with green food coloring. Add a touch of coconut oil to help achieve a smoother coating.
No worries! You can place the Oreos in a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin until they turn into fine crumbs.
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Grinch Oreo Balls
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Cookie scoop
- Cookie sheet
Ingredients
- 36 Oreos Any flavor will work
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- Green Candy Melts
- Red Hearts
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the oreos until they have turned into crumbs.
- Next, add the cream cheese and blend until the dough comes together into a ball.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop out dough onto a baking sheet and using the palm of your hands, round out into balls.
- Place in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
- While the oreo balls are in the freezer, melt the candy melts at :30 increments in the microwave, stirring in between. You want to ensure the candy melts aren’t hot when dipping in the oreo balls or it will break down into the candy melt.
- Dip the oreo balls one at a time using a fork into the candy melt, coating the entire ball.
- Place on parchment paper and place a candy heart on top.
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These are so cute!!
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