Grinch Oreo Truffles
Delightful festive truffles made with Oreo cookies and cream cheese, coated in green candy melts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 package Oreo cookies Regular or gluten-free
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Use dairy-free for vegan option
- Green candy melts For coating
- Red candy melts For decoration
- Sprinkles (optional) For decoration
- 1 tsp Mint extract (optional) For added flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients: Oreo cookies, cream cheese, and candy melts.
- Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the crushed Oreos with softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about one inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the truffles in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up.
Coating and Decorating
- Melt the green candy melts in the microwave according to package instructions.
- Dip each truffle into the melted green candy coating and place back on the baking sheet to set.
- Melt the red candy melts and use a piping bag to pipe Grinch faces on each truffle.
- If using, sprinkle with festive sprinkles before the coating hardens.
- Allow truffles to sit at room temperature until the coating is set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. These truffles can also be frozen for up to three months.