Introduction

These no-bake Grinch Oreo truffles are a festive and fun treat perfect for the holiday season. Made with red velvet Oreos and cream cheese, they’re coated in bright green candy melts and topped with red heart sprinkles to capture the Grinch’s iconic look. Quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious!

The image shows a bowl full of small round green sweets, each decorated with thin lines of green drizzle and topped with a small red heart shape. The sweets have a smooth and slightly shiny texture, and they are closely packed inside a white bowl that sits on a white marbled surface. Around the bowl, a few red heart shapes are scattered, adding a touch of color to the scene. The colors are mostly green and red with a neutral background, giving the image a fresh and festive look. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 package Red velvet Oreos (22 cookies)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
7 oz green candy melts
Red heart sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2: In a food processor, pulse the Oreo cookies until fine crumbs form. Add the softened cream cheese and mix until a soft dough forms.
Step 3: Using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop out the dough. Roll it between the palms of your hands into smooth balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all dough is used. Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Step 4: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy melts in 30-second increments, stirring between each until smooth. If the candy melts are too thick for dipping, stir in 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil or any unflavored vegetable oil to thin.
Step 5: Using a chocolate dipping fork or spoon, dip each truffle ball into the melted candy melts, coating it evenly. Place the coated truffles back on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining balls.
Step 6: Put leftover melted candy melts into a piping bag and drizzle over each truffle. Quickly place a red heart sprinkle on top of each to represent the Grinch’s “heart three sizes too big.”
Step 7: Allow the truffles to set in the fridge for a few minutes until the coating hardens, then enjoy!

Tips & Variations

If your candy melts are not smooth enough for dipping, add a small amount of coconut or vegetable oil to thin them out without affecting the hardness after chilling.
For a vegan version, substitute vegan cream cheese and vegan candy melts to keep the recipe plant-based.
You can use white chocolate with green oil-based food coloring as an alternative coating, but avoid water-based colorings as they won’t blend well.
If red velvet Oreos are unavailable, try red velvet cookie sandwiches from other brands or add dark cocoa powder to replicate the flavor.

Storage

Store these truffles in an airtight container or large Ziplock bag in the refrigerator for up to two weeks to keep them fresh. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to two months. To serve after freezing, thaw them in the fridge for several hours before enjoying.

How to Serve

A bowl filled with round green sweets, some decorated with thin green icing lines wrapped around them and topped with small red heart shapes; others are plain green with a single red heart on top. The bowl is white with a brown rim, placed on a white marbled surface, with a few red heart shapes scattered around the bowl. The green sweets have a smooth and slightly glossy texture, stacked neatly inside the bowl. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

How do I store these Grinch Oreo balls?

It’s best to keep them refrigerated in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to two weeks. They can also be frozen for up to two months; just thaw in the fridge before eating.

Can I make these truffles vegan?

Yes! Use vegan cream cheese and vegan candy melts to make this recipe suitable for a plant-based diet without sacrificing flavor or texture.