Easiest No-Bake Grinch Oreo Balls (Perfectly Festive Holiday Treats)
Make these adorable Grinch Oreo Balls for a simple, no-bake holiday dessert. They feature a fudgy Oreo center coated in bright green candy melts and topped with a tiny red heart sprinkle. These Christmas truffles are quick to assemble and perfect for cookie exchanges or holiday snacking.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.3 ounces) chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 12 ounces green candy coating wafers (or green candy melts)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother dipping)
- Small red heart sprinkles (for the Grinch heart detail)
Instructions
- Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. If you do not have a food processor, place cookies in a large zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin until fine.
- Transfer the cookie crumbs to a medium bowl. Add the softened cream cheese. Mix with a rubber spatula or clean hands until the mixture is completely combined and forms a thick dough.
- Roll the dough into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get about 24 to 30 balls. Place the rolled balls on 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 coating wafers according to package directions. If using, stir in the coconut oil for a thinner consistency.
- Working with one ball at a time, drop it into the melted green coating. Use a fork or a dipping tool to roll the ball completely in the coating. Lift the ball out, tapping the fork gently on 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 about 15 minutes until the coating is hard.
Notes
- For the best texture, make sure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.
- If the green coating becomes too thick while you are working, microwave it in 15-second intervals until it is smooth again.
- You can make these ahead of time. Store finished, set Grinch Oreo Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 10