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No Bake Grinch Oreo Truffles

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Four ingredient Grinch Oreo Truffles are easily made with golden Oreos, cream cheese, and sprinkles. Dipped in green candy melts and topped with a tiny red heart-shaped sprinkle, this no-bake treat is the perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray!

plate of green grinch oreo balls with a heart shaped sprinkle.

Grinch Sugar Cookie Truffles

Grinch Oreo balls are a fun and festive way to make classic Oreo balls for all your Christmas parties.

They’re a no bake dessert which makes them quick and easy for holiday parties.

They’re Grinch-themed thanks to the light green coating and little red heart sprinkles, so they’d fit in nicely with the Grinch cream cheese mints I recommend adding to your dessert tray this holiday season!

Using candy melts means you don’t need to use a double boiler or worry about tempering chocolate.

This easy 4 ingredient recipe uses just the microwave so even the kids can help out!

I’ve made plenty of chocolate truffles (check my Christmas Oreo Bon Bons or Nutter Butter Balls) but this is the first time I’ve used golden Oreos and they’re the perfect treat.

These bite-sized treats taste just like a frosted sugar cookie with the added colorful crunch of nonpareils and a chocolate coating that just melts in your mouth.

Why you’ll love making Grinch Oreo Balls

No-bake means no fuss – I love baking as much as the next person, but there are some days I’d just rather not! A no bake, easy recipe to the rescue!

Simple ingredients – You need just four ingredients to make this holiday treat.

They freeze well – Grinch Oreo truffles make me think of Christmas time, but there’s no law to say you can’t freeze some and eat them whenever the craving hits!

No limits to the amount – Easily double or triple this recipe as needed. As long as you have the needed amount of ingredients, you can make as many Oreo balls as you need.

Adorable – They’re just so cute! The bright green exterior and the golden chewy interior make for the perfect sweet treat!

plate of green grinch oreo balls with a bite taken out of one.

Equipment you’ll need

  • Food Processor – I’ve had a mini food processor for years and it comes in handy.
  • Cookie Scoops – I have many sizes but I used a medium scoop (#50) for these balls.
  • Lipped Baking Sheet – I recommend a lipped cookie sheet so no balls roll off & hit the floor. Speaking from experience.
  • Candy Dipper – A toothpick or a fork will also work, but this little tool makes it easier to dip the balls.

Ingredients

Below is a list of the ingredients you’ll need to gather to make this recipe. Scroll all the way down for the full recipe card.

  • Cream Cheese – Bring to room temperature ahead of time so that it’s easy to cream. You also want to make sure to use a block of cream cheese rather than a tub of the spreadable kind. Too much water in that kind.
  • Golden Oreos – These are the vanilla version of the classic Oreo cookie. Keep them intact because you want to use the creamy center as well.
  • Christmas Nonpareils – These are colorful, tiny little ball sprinkles, often found on or in sugar cookies. I also use them on my dark chocolate stars.
  • Light Green Candy Melts – Find these at your local bakery supply store or possibly your local grocery store (Meijer carries them, for the Midwesterners). If you can’t find light green you can always use white candy melts or white chocolate bark and add a drop of green food coloring. I have found that different brands vary in shades of green – I ordered Wilton Vibrant Green – and even different batches of the same brand seem to vary a bit.
  • Heart Sprinkles – For that signature Grinch-y look! I ordered mine on Amazon.

Tips for success ⭐️

Fully combine the cookie crumbs and cream cheese before adding in the nonpareils. If you overmix them, the colors will bleed and you’ll end up with brown cookie balls. Not cute.

If your candy melts are too thick (I find the green to be thicker than other colors), use a bit of coconut oil or vegetable oil to thin it.

overhead shot of labeled ingredients laid out to make grinch oreo truffles.

How to make Grinch Oreo Truffles

  1. Step One: Crush the Oreo cookies into a fine crumb by dropping them into the food processor whole, cream and all. Pulse until a fine crumb is formed.
  2. Step Two: To a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and crushed cookies. Use an electric mixer on low to fully combine. Once combined, pour in the sprinkles and use a spatula to evenly distribute them.
  3. Step Three: Scoop out the dough using a cookie scoop to portion out the balls. Roll each one between the palms of your hands to form a smooth ball and place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cookie dough.
  4. Step Four: Cover with plastic wrap and place the tray of truffles into the freezer to chill and solidify for at least 30 minutes. Once chilled, microwave the candy melts in 30-second increments, stirring between each zap until melted and smooth. If necessary, add a bit of coconut oil to thin the candy melts.
  5. Step Five: Take each ball and dip it into the green melted candy, rolling to coat the entire ball in candy coating, and then allowing the excess chocolate coating to drip off. Set it back down onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle additional chocolate over the top and place one heart sprinkle on top before the chocolate firms up. Let set & then enjoy!
collage of 3 photos showing the process of making oreo balls.

What to serve with Grinch Oreo Truffles

When hosting a Christmas party, along with desserts, I’m also thinking about appetizers.

If we’re going with characters, this snowman cheese ball is always a fun one. These Christmas herb and garlic rolls are also a must, along with a Christmas tree antipasto platter.

To pair it with a cocktail, I like to class up the joint a bit with these beautiful cranberry prosecco spritzers!

Other sweet treats that I like to have on my table include Christmas snickerdoodles and soft and chewy ginger snaps.

If you want another Grinchy option, pair them with these Grinch heart rice krispies treats.

Helpful Tips & Additions ❤️

  • Using a cookie scoop to portion out the dough balls is super helpful when you want them all the same size. You’re going for an approximate 1-inch to 1.5-inch ball.
  • You can also use a smaller scoop to get more Grinch Oreo balls out of the batch.
  • Work quickly! It’s nice not to have to stop and melt the candy melts all over again because it’s starting to harden.
  • Swap the golden Oreos for a different flavor. Stick with the classic chocolate with vanilla cream in the middle or go for something a little different like mint Oreos.
  • Add a splash of vanilla to the Oreo cookie dough mixture for added flavor.
  • Go all out and get creative with your decorating! Keep some simple with a single heart sprinkle, or jazz up your Grinch Oreo truffles with some candy eyes, and black gel food coloring to make the signature grumpy eyebrows, and add a red Santa hat on top!

How to store Grinch Oreo Truffles

How to store leftovers

Keep any leftovers (good luck with that) in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

How long will Grinch Oreo Balls last in the fridge?

These will last for about 2 weeks in the fridge.

Can I freeze Grinch Sugar Cookie Truffles?

Definitely! Most homemade truffles freeze well, which is part of why I love them.

Place your Grinch truffles in a large freezer bag. Remove all the air and seal it closed. Keep them frozen for up to 2 months.

a platter of grinch oreo truffles with red heart sprinkles.

FAQs

How do you dip Oreo balls in chocolate?

I recently ordered this dipper and it makes things easier, but you can also simply use a fork to dip the oreo cookie balls into the green coating.

When I’m making buckeyes, I insert a toothpick into the top of the ball and use that as a handle to dip them into chocolate. That works here as well.

You can smooth over the toothpick hole to keep the outside coating nice and smooth.

How do you crush Oreos without a food processor?

Place the Oreos in a gallon size bag, press out the air, seal it, and use a rolling pin to crush them, making sure there are no large cookie lumps left behind.

Can I fix the candy melts if I’ve overheated them?

Some people have had luck with adding a bit of coconut oil or vegetable oil to the mixture if it’s seized up. If I have enough and can spare the extra melts, I usually discard the mix and start over. Just makes life a little easier.

Need more festive treats? Try these:

Reindeer Poop Cookies

Melted Reindeer Bark (to look like Max!)

Christmas Brownies

Click here for my entire collection of no-bake recipes.

More Grinch recipes

Grinch Fudge

Grinch Punch

Grinch Pretzel Bites

hand holding an oreo cookie truffle with a bite taken out of it.
plate of green grinch oreo balls with a heart shaped sprinkle.

Grinch Oreo Truffles

Melissa Williams | Persnickety Plates
Four ingredient Grinch Oreo Truffles are easily made with golden Oreos, cream cheese, and sprinkles. Dipped in green candy melts and topped with a tiny red heart-shaped sprinkle, this no-bake treat is the perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 balls
Calories 196 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 14.3 ounces golden Oreos should be 36 Oreos
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • ¼ cup Christmas nonpareils
  • 1 pound light green candy melts
  • heart sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Use a food processor (or a large freezer bag and a rolling pin) to crush up the Oreos into an even, fine crumb.
  • In a large mixing bowl add the softened cream cheese and Oreo crumbs. Use an electric mixer on low to fully combine.
  • Pour in the sprinkles and stir with a spatula to evenly distribute. Do not overmix or colors will bleed.
  • Use an approximately 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the balls. Roll between the palms of your hands to smooth them and then place on the prepared pan. Repeat until out of mixture.
  • Place the tray with the truffles into the freezer to chill for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Once chilled, pour the candy melts into a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
  • Dip each ball into the green coating, letting any excess drip off, before placing back onto the parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
  • Drizzle additional chocolate over the top and finish with a heart sprinkle.
  • Let set and then enjoy!

Video

Notes

  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • Can be frozen for up to 2 months. 
  • Recipe can be doubled or just make the balls smaller to get more out of each batch. 
  • If green candy melts are too thick, thin with coconut oil or vegetable oil. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 124mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 152IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.5mg

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  1. Jerry Bregar says

    What to replace cream cheese with, , I have an allergy ?

    • Melissa Williams says

      I haven’t tested it with anything else. I’d also need to know what your allergy is to to even suggest a replacement.

  2. Ruthie anspach says

    5 stars
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