Description
Mischievous holiday spirit meets sweet indulgence in these Grinch Oreo Balls, blending festive green charm with creamy chocolate delight. Playful dessert crafting delivers whimsical Christmas cheer that melts hearts faster than snow in California.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24.4 ounces (692 grams) red velvet oreos
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
Coating Ingredients:
- 15 ounces (425 grams) light green candy melts
Decoration Ingredients:
- Red candy hearts
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to provide a clean surface for creating the Grinch Oreo Balls.
- Transform Red Velvet Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor or by crushing them in a sealed plastic bag with a rolling pin.
- Whip softened cream cheese until ultra-smooth, then integrate the Oreo crumbs, mixing until a uniform texture emerges.
- Craft uniform spheres by scooping the mixture and rolling each portion between your palms into perfect round shapes.
- Chill the formed balls in the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours to ensure structural integrity during coating.
- Separate a small portion of candy melts for later drizzling, then gently melt the remaining amount using a double boiler, stirring consistently to achieve a silky consistency.
- Carefully immerse each chilled ball into the melted candy coating, allowing excess to drip off before returning to the parchment sheet.
- Create festive decoration by artfully drizzling reserved melted candy across the coated balls and swiftly placing a vibrant red candy heart on top before the coating solidifies.
- Allow the decorated Grinch Oreo Balls to set completely in the refrigerator, ensuring a crisp, glossy finish.
Notes
- Crush Oreos finely to ensure a smooth, consistent mixture that holds together perfectly when forming balls.
- Refrigerating the mixture helps balls maintain shape and makes dipping in candy melts much easier and cleaner.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and a smoother texture without lumps.
- Swap Red Velvet Oreos with regular Oreos or try different flavors for unique variations of this festive treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg