Oreo Grinch Balls: The Festive Treat You Need!
Oreo Grinch Balls are a fun and festive treat perfect for the holiday season, combining the classic flavors of Oreos with a vibrant green coating to resemble the Grinch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 36 balls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Oreo cookies (about 36 cookies)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups green candy melts
- 1/2 cup red candy melts (for decoration)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Oreos with the softened cream cheese until well blended.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled Oreo ball into the melted green candy, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Place the coated balls back on the parchment paper and let them set.
- Once set, melt the red candy melts and drizzle over the green balls for decoration.
- Add sprinkles if desired and let everything cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- For a fun twist, you can add peppermint extract to the mixture.
- Store the finished Oreo Grinch Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.