The Ultimate No-Bake Grinch Oreo Balls: Easy Festive Christmas Treat
Make these adorable Grinch Oreo Balls for a festive holiday dessert. This no-bake recipe uses crushed Oreos and cream cheese, coated in bright green candy melts, and topped with a small red heart sprinkle. They are simple to prepare and perfect for Christmas parties or gifting.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 60 min
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.3 oz) Oreo cookies (about 36 cookies)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz green candy coating wafers (or white chocolate chips dyed green)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
- Red heart sprinkles (for the Grinch heart detail)
Instructions
- Place the Oreo cookies into a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs. If you do not have a food processor, place them in a sturdy zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Transfer the Oreo crumbs to a medium bowl. Add the softened cream cheese. Mix with a rubber spatula or clean hands until the mixture is completely combined and forms a thick dough.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get approximately 24 to 28 balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the Oreo balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This step helps them firm up before dipping.
- While the balls chill, prepare the green coating. Place the green candy coating wafers (and coconut oil, if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the coating is smooth and fully melted.
- Remove the chilled Oreo balls from the refrigerator. Working with one ball at a time, drop it into the melted green coating. Use a fork or a dipping tool to fully submerge the ball.
- Lift the ball out, gently tapping the fork on the side of the bowl to allow excess coating to drip off.
- Place the coated ball back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Immediately press one red heart sprinkle onto the top center of the wet coating to create the Grinch heart.
- Allow the Grinch Oreo Balls to set completely at room temperature, or speed up the process by chilling them for another 15 minutes.
Notes
- For the brightest green color, use green candy coating wafers instead of trying to dye melted white chocolate.
- If the dough feels too soft to roll, chill it for an extra 15 minutes before forming the balls.
- Store finished Grinch Oreo Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 10