Easy No-Bake Grinch Oreo Balls (The Ultimate Christmas Treat)
Make these adorable Grinch Oreo Balls for a festive, no-bake holiday dessert. They feature a rich Oreo and cream cheese center, coated in bright green candy melts, and topped with a small red heart for a fun Grinch look. These are perfect for your Christmas party tray or cookie exchange.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 30 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.3 oz) Oreo cookies (about 36 cookies)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz green candy melts
- 1 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil (optional, for smoother dipping)
- Small red heart sprinkles (for the Grinch heart accent)
Instructions
- Place the Oreo cookies into a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs. If you do not have a food processor, place them in a large zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Transfer the Oreo crumbs to a medium bowl. Add the softened cream cheese. Mix with a sturdy spoon or clean hands until the mixture is completely combined and forms a thick dough.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get approximately 30 to 36 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. You can use a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, or use a double boiler. Stir in the shortening or coconut oil if using, to thin the coating slightly.
- Dip each chilled Oreo ball into the melted green coating, ensuring it is fully covered. Use a fork to lift the ball out, tapping the fork gently against the side of the bowl to let excess coating drip off.
- Place the coated ball back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Immediately place one small red heart sprinkle on top of the wet coating to resemble the Grinch’s heart.
- Allow the Grinch Oreo Balls to set completely at room temperature, or speed up the process by chilling them for another 15-20 minutes until the coating is hard.
- Serve these bite sized Christmas sweets immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For the best texture, make sure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing it with the crumbs.
- If the green coating becomes too thick while dipping, microwave it for 10-15 seconds to loosen it up again.
- You can use regular Oreos or Red Velvet Oreos for a slightly different flavor profile in your Oreo truffle centers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 5