Grinch Oreo Truffles make the perfect treat this holiday season. These Oreo cookie balls will be perfect for a Grinch movie night or party.
Grinch fans will love this easy-to-make recipe for Grinch Truffles. With only a few ingredients, it is so fast and easy. They turn out so cute and taste really delicious. They are perfect for holiday parties.
They taste just like traditional Oreo truffles but with lots of festive Grinch-themed embellishments. Kids will go crazy over this fun holiday treat. You might also like Sugar Cookie Truffles, Peppermint Oreo Balls, Christmas Truffles Recipe or Grinch Cake Pops.
What's in this post: Grinch Oreo Truffles
Why We Love this Recipe:
- 5 Ingredients. With minimum ingredients, this is a super easy recipe.
- No bake recipe. This treat does not require any baking at all.
- They are delicious. The filling is creamy and the coating is decadent. It all comes together for a great dessert.
- Festive and Fun. Everyone will love how festive this recipe is. It is fun and so delicious.
Ingredients:
- Softened Cream Cheese
- Oreo Cookies
- White Almond bark
- Green Gel Food Coloring
- Red Heart Sprinkles
Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the full list of ingredients and recipe in the recipe card.
Flavor Variations:
- Oreo Flavors. Try using different flavors. Some ideas include: Mint, Red Velvet Oreos, Christmas Oreos, or Golden Oreo cookies.
- Candy Melts. You can substitute light green candy melts instead of almond bark. You can also use white candy melts and green gel food coloring.
- White chocolate. You can use melted chocolate in this recipe if you prefer. Just place the chocolate in the microwave and melt it in increments. You do not want the chocolate to harden or burn.
- Red Candy Hearts – Feel free to use any type of red heart candy to add to the design of these truffles.
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1 – Line a cutting board or baking sheet with parchment paper. Finely crush Oreos in a food processor.
Step 2 – Combine cream cheese and crushed cookies until well blended in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3 – Form mixture into 1″ balls and place on a prepared sheet. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes. This will make it easier to dip the balls in the coating.
Step 4 – Stir well. Then continue to heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until the almond bark is completely melted. Add in the gel green food coloring and stir until you have your preferred color.
Step 5 – Using a fork to dip each ball into the green candy coating to completely coat. Shake off excess and return to the baking sheet.
Step 6 – Place a heart sprinkle on each truffle before the almond bark sets. Let the truffle completely sit at room temperature until the almond hardens. Then the truffles are ready to serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips:
- Food Coloring – Make sure to use gel food coloring in this recipe. Liquid food coloring will cause the almond bark to seize.
- Freeze Oreo Balls – Freeze the Oreo balls prior to dipping. It will make them more manageable.
- Crushing Oreos – If you do not have a food processor, place the Oreo cookies in a ziplock bag. Crush with the back of a spoon or rolling pin.
- Coating Oreo Balls – The easiest way to coat the truffles is to use a fork to tap the excess chocolate off the Oreo balls.
- Scooping Dough – Small Cookie scoop make it so much easier to form the balls. The process goes faster and they all will be uniform.
- Line Baking Sheet – It is helpful to line the baking sheet with parchment paper before adding the Oreo balls. It will make cleanup so much easier. You can just toss the paper when you are finished.
- Melting Chocolate – Microwave the almond bark in increments. It is important to stir in between each increment and continue melting in increments. This will prevent it from burning.
How to Dip Oreo Balls in Chocolate:
The best way we have found to dip the Oreo Balls into the melted chocolate is with a fork. You want to make sure to not skip the step to freeze the Oreo Balls.
As this makes it a lot easier to dip into the melted chocolate. The Oreo Balls will stay together and not fall apart.
How to Store:
Place truffles inside an airtight container. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks.
Due to the cream cheese, they do need to be refrigerated.
Can you Freeze?
These Grinch Oreo balls can be frozen for up to 3 to 4 months. Just make sure to store them inside an airtight container. Also, make sure they are completely cool before freezing.
Thaw in the fridge when ready to serve. They are delicious at room temperature or chilled.
More Grinch Dessert recipes:
- Grinch Rice Krispie Treats
- Easy Grinch Puppy Chow Recipe
- Grinch Popcorn Recipe
- Grinch Fruit Kabob
- Easy Grinch Cookies Recipe
We love hearing from you. If you make these Grinch Christmas Truffles, make sure to leave us a comment.
Grinch Christmas Truffles
Ingredients
- 8 oz softened Cream Cheese
- 14.5 oz Oreo Cookies
- 1 pound white almond bark
- Green Gel Food Coloring
- Red Heart Sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a cutting board or baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Finely crush Oreos in a food processor.
- Combine cream cheese and crushed cookies until well blended.
- Form mixture into 1″ balls and place on a prepared sheet.
- Place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Heat the almond bark by microwaving for 1 minute. Stir well. Then continue to heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the almond bark is completely melted. Add in the gel green food coloring and stir until you have your preferred color.
- Using a fork to dip each ball into the green almond bark to completely coat. Shake off excess and return to the baking sheet.
- Place a heart sprinkle on each truffle before the almond bark sets.
- Let the truffle completely sit at room temperature until the almond bark hardens. Then the truffles are ready to serve and enjoy!
