Grinch Oreo Balls
Made with cream cheese, crushed Oreos and coated in green candy melts these easy and delicious Grinch Oreo Balls are sure to melt your heart!
Equipment
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment paper
- fork/toothpicks
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Oreo cookies party size, finely crushed, 4 cups
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 18 oz light green candy melts
- red candy hearts
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Add Oreos to a food processor and grind into fine crumbs. If you do not have a food processor, add Oreos to a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in crushed Oreos and pure vanilla extract and stir until well combined.
- Using a 1 inch cookie scoop, scoop mixture and use your hands to roll into smooth balls. Place balls on parchment lined baking sheets.
- Place the tray(s) in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Place candy melts into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave according to package directions. If too thick add 1 tsp of vegetable shortening at a time to thin out the melted chocolate.
- Using a fork or a toothpick, dip each ball into the melted candy. Gently tap to remove excess dripping candy, then place onto the parchment lined baking sheets.
- Use a spoon to drizzle on melted chocolate over the top if desired.
- Top with a red candy heart.
- Place baking sheets into the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to set.
- Once set, serve and enjoy!
