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Grinch Oreo Balls Recipe

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Delightfully festive Grinch Oreo Balls featuring crushed Red Velvet Oreos mixed with creamy cream cheese, coated in light green candy melts, and topped with red heart sprinkles. Perfectly bite-sized holiday treats that combine a creamy, crunchy texture with a vibrant, colorful presentation.

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Ingredients

  • 24.4 ounces Red Velvet Oreos (2 packages, about 44 cookies)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 15 ounces light green candy melts (Melt ‘Ems brand recommended), divided
  • Red heart sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oreo crumbs: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. Using a food processor or blender, pulse the Red Velvet Oreos into fine crumbs.
  2. Mix cream cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer on high speed until smooth and creamy.
  3. Combine crumbs and cream cheese: Add the Oreo crumbs to the bowl with cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until well combined into a uniform mixture.
  4. Form balls and chill: Use a 1.5-inch cookie scoop to portion the mixture into even-sized balls. Roll each ball smoothly in the palms of your hands. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up.
  5. Melt candy melts: Set aside ½ to ¾ cup of the light green candy melts for later drizzling. Using a double boiler over low heat, melt the remaining candy melts until smooth, stirring frequently. Alternatively, melt them in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring in between.
  6. Coat the balls: Using a fork, dip each chilled ball into the melted candy coating. Tap the fork gently on the edge of the double boiler to remove any excess coating.
  7. Place coated balls: Transfer each coated ball onto the prepared baking tray. Repeat with all the balls.
  8. Melt reserved melts for drizzling: Place the reserved ½ cup candy melts into a microwave-safe piping bag. Twist the opening shut and microwave on low in 2-minute increments, massaging the bag between intervals, until fully melted and smooth.
  9. Drizzle and decorate: Snip a small tip off the piping bag and drizzle the melted candy over the coated balls, working four at a time. Before the drizzle sets, top each ball with a red heart sprinkle.
  10. Set the coating: Allow the candy coating to fully set before serving. Refrigerate if you want the coating to harden faster. Enjoy these festive Grinch Oreo Balls!

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
  • Use a fine pulse setting on the food processor to get fine crumbs without turning into powder.
  • For a smoother drizzle, make sure to massage the piping bag thoroughly while melting the candy melts.
  • You can substitute Red Velvet Oreos with regular Oreos for a different flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Keywords: Grinch Oreo Balls, Red Velvet Oreo dessert, cream cheese balls, holiday treats, candy coated desserts, no-bake dessert

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