The Best No-Bake Grinch Oreo Truffles Recipe
These festive No-Bake Grinch Oreo Truffles are a delightful holiday treat combining red velvet Oreos, cream cheese, and vibrant green candy melts. Perfect for Christmas celebrations, they are easy to prepare without any baking, making them a quick and fun recipe to enjoy with family and friends during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 22 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 package Red Velvet Oreos (22 cookies)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 7 oz green candy melts
- Red heart sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to keep the truffles from sticking.
- Crush Oreos: In a food processor, pulse the Red Velvet Oreos until they turn into fine crumbs.
- Mix Dough: Add the softened cream cheese to the Oreo crumbs in the food processor and mix until a soft, dough-like mixture forms.
- Form Balls: Using a tablespoon measure, scoop out the dough and roll it between your palms to form smooth, round balls. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Chill Truffles: Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up the truffle balls.
- Melt Candy Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the green candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. If the candy melts are too thick for dipping, stir in 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil or a neutral vegetable oil to thin them out.
- Dip Truffles: Using a chocolate dipping fork, dip each chilled truffle ball into the melted candy coating, ensuring it is fully covered. Place the coated truffles back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorate: Put any leftover candy melts into a piping bag and drizzle over each coated truffle. Then, immediately top each one with a red heart sprinkle to mimic the Grinch’s iconic heart.
- Set and Serve: Refrigerate the decorated truffles for a few minutes to allow the coating to harden. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks due to the cream cheese content.
- For longer storage, freeze the truffles in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to two months.
- To make vegan Grinch Oreo truffles, substitute vegan cream cheese and vegan candy melts.
- If using white chocolate instead of candy melts for coating, ensure you use oil-based green food coloring to avoid curdling.
- Adding a small amount (1/2 to 1 teaspoon) of coconut oil to candy melts helps thin the coating for easier dipping without compromising hardening.
Keywords: No Bake Oreo Truffles, Grinch Oreo Balls, Red Velvet Oreo Truffles, Christmas Dessert, Holiday Treats, Easy Christmas Recipes, No-Bake Desserts
