No-Bake Grinch Oreo Balls: Easy Christmas Treat
Make these adorable, no-bake Grinch Oreo Balls for a festive dessert. They feature a creamy Oreo center coated in bright green candy melts and topped with a tiny red heart sprinkle, perfect for holiday parties or gifting.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 28 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.3 oz) Oreo cookies (use regular or Red Velvet Oreos)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 12 ounces green candy melts or green chocolate wafers
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
- Small red heart sprinkles (for the Grinch heart)
Instructions
- Place the entire Oreo cookies into a food processor. Pulse until you have fine crumbs. If you do not have a food processor, place cookies in a large zip-top bag and crush them thoroughly with a rolling pin.
- Transfer the cookie crumbs to a medium bowl. Add the softened cream cheese. Mix with a rubber spatula or clean hands until the mixture is fully combined and forms a thick dough.
- Roll the dough into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get approximately 24 to 30 balls. Place the rolled balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the Oreo balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This step helps them firm up before dipping.
- Melt the green candy melts according to package directions. If using, stir in the coconut oil for a thinner consistency. You can melt them in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each interval, or use a double boiler.
- Dip each chilled Oreo ball into the melted green coating, allowing excess coating to drip off. You can use a fork or a dipping tool for this.
- Place the coated ball back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Immediately place one small red heart sprinkle on top of each ball to resemble the Grinch’s heart before the coating sets.
- Allow the candy coating to set completely at room temperature, or speed up the process by chilling them again for about 15 minutes.
- Serve your festive Grinch Oreo Balls or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a more intense Grinch color, you can add a single drop of green gel food coloring to the melted candy coating.
- If you use Red Velvet Oreos, the inside filling will have a slight reddish tint, which adds a fun surprise.
- These **quick Christmas truffles** store well for up to one week in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 95
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 10