Description
Delightful Grinch-themed treats made with Red Velvet Oreos, cream cheese, and green candy melts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 44 Red Velvet Oreo cookies
- 227 grams cream cheese, softened
- 425 grams light green candy melts
- Red candy hearts for decoration
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Gather tools including a food processor or blender for crushing Oreos, an electric mixer for blending cream cheese and crumbs, and a 3.8 cm cookie scoop for portioning.
- Using a food processor or blender, pulse the Red Velvet Oreos until finely crushed. Avoid large pieces to ensure even texture in the mixture.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese using an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually incorporate Oreo crumbs until forming a moist, uniform dough. Adjust consistency by adding crumbs or cream cheese as needed.
- Scoop 3.8 cm portions of the mixture and roll into smooth balls. Arrange on the parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up. Alternatively, freeze for 30 minutes but avoid complete freezing to prevent cracking during dipping.
- Melt green candy melts using a double boiler over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Alternatively, microwave on defrost power in 30-second intervals, stirring in between to avoid overheating.
- Using a fork or toothpick, dip each chilled ball into the melted candy coating, tapping off excess. Place back on the parchment. If candy hardens, gently re-melt. Drizzle additional melted candy if desired and immediately top with a red candy heart before coating sets.
- Refrigerate the dipped balls until the coating is fully set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve arranged on a festive tray.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- To avoid large pieces of Oreos, pulse until finely crushed.
- Using defrost power on the microwave helps prevent overheating the candy melts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg