No-Bake Grinch Oreo Balls: The Ultimate Christmas Treat
Make these adorable, no-bake Grinch Oreo Balls for a festive holiday dessert. They feature a creamy Oreo center, bright green coating, and a signature red heart detail, making them perfect for cookie exchanges or holiday gifting.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.3 oz) Oreo cookies (about 36 cookies)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 12 ounces green candy melts or green almond bark
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
- Red heart-shaped sprinkles or small red nonpareils
Instructions
- Place the Oreo cookies into a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. 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 crumbs to a medium bowl. Add the softened cream cheese and 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 24 to 30 balls. Place the 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 melts according to package directions. If using, stir in the coconut oil for a thinner consistency. Do this in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until smooth.
- Dip each chilled Oreo ball into the melted green coating, ensuring it is fully covered. Gently tap the excess coating off against the side of the bowl.
- Place the coated ball back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Immediately place one red heart sprinkle on top of each ball to resemble the Grinch’s heart before the coating sets.
- Allow the Grinch Oreo Balls to set completely at room temperature, or speed up the process by chilling them for another 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- For a flavor variation, substitute regular Oreos with Red Velvet Oreos.
- If the candy coating becomes too thick while working, microwave it for 10-15 seconds to loosen it up.
- Store these bite-sized holiday sweets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 95
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 10