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David Murphy

Grinch Oreo Balls

5 from 1 vote
These Grinch Oreo balls are loaded with cream cheese and crushed velvet Oreos with a bright green chocolate coating and candy hearts! These are perfect for your Christmas dessert table or as cute holiday gifts!
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Prep Time 1 hour
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 24 Balls
Course: Christmas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 109

Ingredients
  

  • Two 12.2 ounce packages Red Velvet Oreos 44 cookies
  • 8 ounce block cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 15 ounces light green candy melts I used Melt ‘Ems brand, divided
  • Red heart sprinkles

Instructions
 

  1. Line a baking tray with parchment and set it aside. Blend the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or blender.
  2. In a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer on high speed, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the Oreo crumbs and mix together until well combined.
  3. Using a 1.5” cookie scoop, make even sized balls and roll it together in the palms or your hands until smooth. Place onto the prepared baking tray and refrigerate for 2 hours. Chilling the balls will help them keep their shape when dipping into the melts.
  4. Set aside ½-¾ cup of the light green candy melt pieces to use later for drizzle if desired. Prepare a double boiler over low heat or use a candy melting pot and melt the remaining light green wafers until smooth. Stir every minute to ensure it is heating evenly.
  5. Dip each ball one at a time into the melts and remove it with a fork. Tap the fork on the edge of the double boiler or pot to remove any excess coating. Place onto the prepared baking tray and repeat with the rest of the balls.
  6. Place ½ cup of the set aside candy melts into a microwave safe piping bag, twist it shut, and melt it in the microwave on a low or defrost setting until fully melted and smooth. Massage the bag every 2 minutes to ensure it is melting evenly.
  7. Snip a small piece of the tip off of the piping bag and drizzle over the coated balls, four at a time. Immediately top with a red heart sprinkle before the drizzle sets completely.
  8. Allow the coating to fully set before serving. You can place them in the refrigerator to help them harden faster. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 41mgSugar: 12g

Notes

  • Any flavored Oreos will work in this recipe. Peppermint Oreos, Mint Oreos, Gingerbread Oreos, Peanut Butter Oreos, Java Chip Oreos, Golden Oreos, regular Oreos, etc.
  • Double Stuf or Mega Stuf Oreos can make the filling become too wet so you may want to use less cream cheese if using those varieties.
  • A double boiler or candy melts melting pot can help keep the coating at a desirable consistency and temperature. Microwaving can cause the candy melts to seize and thicken so be sure not to heat it on too high of a heat. A low or defrost setting works best. Stir it in 30 second intervals to ensure it heats evenly.
  • The drizzle is optional. You can opt to place the hearts directly onto the coated Oreo balls immediately after they have been dipped.
  • Add green sanding sugar or green sprinkles for a nice touch.
  • If you cannot find red heart sprinkles in store, you can order it online through Amazon or you can try checking stores such as Joann, Hobby Lobby, etc

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