Description
Grinch oreo balls bring holiday cheer with their whimsical green hue and festive charm. Sweet cream cheese and crushed oreos blend into playful Christmas treats that sparkle with seasonal joy and delight you with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Oreo Cookies and Cream Base:
- 1 package oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Coating and Decoration:
- 16 oz white chocolate melting wafers
- Green food coloring
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract (optional)
Garnish:
- Red heart-shaped sprinkles or candies
- 2 tbsp green sanding sugar
- Small red candy hearts
Instructions
- Pulverize oreo cookies in a food processor until they transform into fine, uniform crumbs.
- Blend softened cream cheese with the oreo crumbs until a cohesive, moldable mixture forms.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 15-20 minutes to firm up and make shaping easier.
- Roll the chilled mixture into small, uniform spheres, approximately 1-inch in diameter.
- Place the oreo balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to solidify.
- Melt white chocolate wafers using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Add green food coloring to the melted chocolate, stirring until a vibrant grinch-like hue is achieved.
- Optionally, incorporate peppermint extract into the green-tinted melted chocolate for an extra flavor dimension.
- Remove oreo balls from the freezer and dip each one completely in the green-colored chocolate, ensuring full coverage.
- Gently tap off excess chocolate and place the coated balls back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle green sanding sugar over each ball for a festive, textured appearance.
- Strategically place red heart-shaped sprinkles or small red candy hearts on each grinch-themed oreo ball.
- Allow the chocolate coating to set completely at room temperature or briefly chill in the refrigerator.
- Store the finished grinch oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Crush oreos thoroughly to ensure a smooth, uniform texture that binds well with cream cheese.
- Chill the mixture before rolling to prevent sticky hands and create perfectly round oreo balls.
- Use high-quality white chocolate wafers for a smoother, more luxurious coating that melts evenly.
- Experiment with different extract flavors like vanilla or almond to customize the taste profile while keeping the grinch theme.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg