Grinch Oreo Balls
These Grinch Oreo Balls are a festive treat combining rich cream cheese and golden Oreos, coated in vibrant green candy melts for a playful holiday dessert.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 package (13-ounce) golden Oreos Not double-stuffed, approximately 36 cookies
- 1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese Provides creamy richness
- 3 cups light green candy melts Can use any color if green is unavailable
- Large sprinkles red heart sprinkles For decorative topping
- a few drops red food coloring For color in the filling
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the golden Oreos in a large food processor and pulse until they resemble fine crumbs.
- Add in the cream cheese and blend until fully combined, achieving a smooth texture.
- Mix in about ½ teaspoon of red food coloring, blending until the desired color is achieved.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to form 1 ½-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Coating
- Melt the light green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments until smooth.
- Dip each chilled ball into the melted candy melts, tapping off any excess before placing them back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- While the coating is still wet, add a large red heart sprinkle on top of each ball.
- Chill the coated balls in the refrigerator for another hour before serving.
Notes
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to a month. Thaw in the fridge.