Grinch Balls
Grinch Balls are a festive treat made from Red Velvet Oreos and cream cheese, coated in light green candy melts and decorated with red candy hearts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 24.4 ounces Red Velvet Oreos (2 packages of 12.2 ounces each)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 15 ounces light green candy melts
- Red candy hearts
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
- In a food processor, add the Oreo cookies and pulse a few times into fine crumbs.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and blend with an electric hand mixer on high speed until smooth.
- Add the Oreo crumbs and mix the two together well.
- Using a 1.5″ cookie scoop, scoop the mixture and roll into smooth balls with your hands and place onto the prepared baking tray.
- Place the tray in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to chill before dipping.
- In a double boiler, add the candy melts and heat over low heat, stirring often, until melted and smooth.
- Using a fork or toothpick, dip each ball into the melted candy and place it onto the baking sheet.
- If desired, drizzle any leftover melted candy on top of the balls and immediately top with a red candy heart before the drizzle sets.
- Place them back in the refrigerator to set completely.
Notes
- Be careful not to overheat the candy melts.
- Consider setting aside some candy melts for an extra drizzle on top.
- Make sure to refrigerate the balls before dipping for better shape retention.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg