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Grinch Oreo Balls

Grinch Oreo Balls

These Grinch Oreo Balls are a fun, festive, and irresistibly delicious holiday treat that transforms classic Oreo balls into bite-sized green delights adorned with red and white accents. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or holiday indulgence, they combine creamy cream cheese with crunchy Oreos, coated in vibrant green candy melts and decorated to resemble the Grinch’s Santa hat. Easy to make in under an hour, customizable, and sure to bring smiles with every bite.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 balls 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

  • 24 Oreo cookies (1 package)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

Coating and Decorations

  • 12 oz green candy melts
  • Red edible decorations (mini candies, sprinkles, or colored sugar)
  • Optional: 2 oz white candy melts (for eyes and hat trimming)

Instructions

  1. Crush the Oreos: Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor or blender and pulse until finely crushed into coarse crumbs, ensuring the right texture to hold the balls together with a crunchy chocolate flavor inside.
  2. Combine with Cream Cheese: Add softened cream cheese to the crushed Oreos and mix thoroughly until fully combined into a smooth, pliable dough that binds the crumbs into moist balls.
  3. Shape into Balls: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, roll the mixture into evenly sized balls about 1 inch in diameter; place them on a lined baking sheet and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up before coating.
  4. Dip in Green Candy Melts: Melt the green candy melts according to package instructions (typically in short bursts in the microwave), then dip each chilled ball fully into the melted candy, coating evenly; place back on parchment paper to set.
  5. Add Festive Details: Before the coating hardens, decorate with red edible accents to resemble the Grinch’s Santa hat, and use white candy melts or icing to add details like trimming or eyes, bringing your Oreo Balls to festive life.

Notes

  • Chill the Oreo balls thoroughly before dipping to prevent cracking.
  • Use high-quality candy melts for a shiny, smooth coating.
  • Work quickly when adding decorations to ensure they stick properly.
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform-sized balls that look professional.
  • Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and decoration integrity.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (melting and decorating)
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free cookie substitution)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 65mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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