Description
These festive Grinch Oreo Balls are a delightful holiday treat, combining the rich flavors of red velvet Oreos with creamy cheese and sweet candy melts. Perfect for holiday parties, these no-bake desserts are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24.4 ounces Red Velvet Oreos (2 packages)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 15 ounces light green candy melts
- Red candy hearts for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Crush the Oreos: In a food processor, pulse the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Alternatively, crush them in a zip closure plastic bag with a rolling pin.
- Mix Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with an electric hand mixer on high speed until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the Oreo crumbs to the cream cheese and mix well until fully combined.
- Form Balls: Using a 1.5” cookie scoop, scoop the mixture and roll it into smooth balls. Place them onto the prepared baking tray.
- Chill: Refrigerate the balls for at least 2 hours to ensure they hold their shape when dipped.
- Melt the Candy: In a double boiler, melt the light green candy melts over low heat, stirring often until smooth. Be careful not to overheat or let water into the candy.
- Dip the Balls: Using a fork or toothpick, dip each ball into the melted candy. Tap the fork on the edge of the pot to remove excess candy, then place on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle (Optional): If desired, drizzle any leftover melted candy over the coated balls. For drizzling, you can use a microwave-safe piping bag to melt the reserved candy melts.
- Garnish: Immediately top with a red candy heart before the drizzle sets.
- Final Chill: Return the balls to the refrigerator to set completely.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- If you prefer a thicker coating, dip the balls twice.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (Chilling time: 2 hours)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg