Easy No-Bake Grinch Oreo Balls
Make these adorable Grinch Oreo Balls for a festive, no-bake holiday treat. They feature a rich chocolate center coated in bright green candy melts and topped with a tiny red heart, perfect for Christmas parties or cookie exchanges.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 60 min
- Yield: 32 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 coating or green candy melts
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother dipping)
- Small red heart sprinkles or candies (for the Grinch heart accent)
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 sturdy zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Transfer the Oreo crumbs to a medium bowl. Add the softened cream cheese.
- Mix the crumbs and cream cheese together using a hand mixer or a sturdy spoon until a uniform dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get about 30 to 35 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.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the green candy coating according to package directions. Stir in the coconut oil, if using, to thin the coating slightly.
- Dip each chilled Oreo ball into the melted green coating, allowing excess coating to drip off. You can use a fork or a dipping tool.
- Place the coated ball back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Immediately place one small red heart sprinkle or candy onto the top center of each green ball to resemble the Grinch’s heart.
- Allow the candy coating to set completely at room temperature, or place the tray back in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to speed up the process.
- Serve these easy Christmas treats immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- If you want a slightly different flavor, substitute regular Oreos with Red Velvet Oreos for a subtle red tint in the center.
- For the best dipping consistency, ensure your melted green coating is smooth. If it thickens too much while you work, microwave it in 15-second intervals, stirring well each time.
- These Grinch inspired sweets are excellent for gifting; place them in small festive tins or clear bags tied with a ribbon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg