Description
Grinch Oreo Balls are festive treats that combine the classic, crumbly Oreo cookies with a creamy center, dipped in a vibrant Grinch-green coating. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these playful and cheerful sweets bring a touch of whimsy to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14.3-ounce) package Oreo cookies
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 12 ounces white chocolate or white candy melts
- Green food coloring
- Optional: Red heart sprinkles for decoration (to make them extra “Grinchy”)
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos: Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. No food processor? Put them in a large zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- Combine with Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to the crumbs and mix until well combined and a dough-like texture forms.
- Roll Into Balls: Scoop out small portions (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll into smooth balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate or freeze the balls for 15–20 minutes to firm them up. (This makes dipping much easier!)
- Melt & Color the Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 20–30 second intervals and stirring between each. Add green food coloring until you achieve that perfect Grinch green.
- Dip: Dip each chilled Oreo ball into the green chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place back onto the parchment.
- Add Decoration: Place a small red heart sprinkle on top before the coating sets — optional but adorable!
- Let Set & Serve: Allow the chocolate coating to harden (pop them in the fridge for faster results). Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Freeze the Oreo balls for even longer if your kitchen is warm, as this will ensure the chocolate melts don’t soften them as you dip.
- For variety, use mint-flavored Oreos for a refreshing twist, or add peppermint extract to the cream cheese mixture.
- If your green chocolate begins to harden while dipping, reheat it in the microwave for an additional 20 seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Grinch, Oreo Balls, Christmas Treats, Holiday Dessert