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Cheery and whimsical, these No-Bake Grinch Oreo Truffles add festive fun and a pop of color to any holiday dessert table. With no oven required and just a few simple steps, you can whip up an eye-catching treat that has the creamy richness of cheesecake and playful colors all in one bite.
My family requests these truffles every December, and I love how quickly they disappear at cookie swaps or school events. They are always the first to vanish from the dessert tray.
Ingredients
- Oreo cookies: these deliver the perfect chocolate crumb base use classic variety for best texture and flavor
- cream cheese: this gives the truffles their creamy smoothness be sure it is truly soft for easy mixing
- green food coloring: this creates the signature Grinch look opt for gel coloring for bold color or liquid for pastel
- white chocolate chips: these make a sweet candy shell choose pure white chocolate for best melting
- red sprinkles: these festive sprinkles add the Grinch heart touch select larger sprinkles for more crunch
Instructions
- Crush the Cookies:
- Use a food processor to blitz the Oreos into a fine crumb so the base is even and no big chunks remain for smooth rolling.
- Combine the Cream Cheese:
- Mix the softened cream cheese into the Oreo crumbs until fully blended. Knead by hand until no streaks remain and the mixture holds its shape.
- Tint the Mixture:
- Add green food coloring a bit at a time, folding thoroughly so you reach the vibrant shade you want. The color should be uniform.
- Shape the Truffles:
- Pinch off small amounts, roughly the size of a generous tablespoon, and roll into smooth balls. Arrange on a parchment-lined sheet for no sticking.
- Chill to Set:
- Refrigerate the rolled truffles for about half an hour so they firm up before coating and are easy to dip.
- Melt the Chocolate:
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the white chocolate in the microwave in short bursts, stirring in between until fully smooth and glossy.
- Coat Each Truffle:
- Using dipping tools or forks, lower each ball into the melted white chocolate, coating evenly. Allow any extra chocolate to drip off gently.
- Decorate Quickly:
- Before the chocolate dries, top each truffle with a shake of red sprinkles to give them their fun Grinchy look.
- Finish and Set:
- Let the truffles rest undisturbed until the chocolate shell hardens completely. They are ready to share once the candy coating is firm.
The cream cheese makes these extra smooth and rich. My youngest always sneaks one off the tray before I even finish decorating.
Storage and Leftover Tips
Keep any extra truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator and they will keep their best texture for several days. For longer storage, freeze them flat on a baking sheet first, then transfer to a freezer bag.
Easy Ingredient Swaps
Flavor your truffles differently by using Golden Oreos for a vanilla twist or try dark chocolate Oreos for extra flavor. White candy coating can replace the white chocolate chips with great results.
Perfect Ways to Serve This
Decorate your dessert tray by scattering the truffles among your favorite cookies and fudge. Add a tag and box them up as an edible gift.
The Story Behind This Recipe
These truffles started as a way to involve the kids in holiday baking no oven time means little hands can help every step. My niece now insists we make a double batch for Santa each season.
Make sure your cream cheese is truly at room temperature before mixing for the smoothest texture. Chill your rolling hands if the mixture is sticking as you shape the balls.
Recipe Q&A
- → What type of Oreos work best?
Classic chocolate Oreo cookies provide the best flavor and texture for these truffles.
- → How much food coloring should I use?
Add green food coloring gradually until you reach your preferred festive shade.
- → Can I use other chocolate for coating?
White chocolate is traditional, but milk or dark chocolate can add a unique twist.
- → How long should truffles chill before coating?
Chill for 30-45 minutes to ensure they are firm enough for dipping into melted chocolate.
- → Can I make these treats in advance?
Yes, store finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- → How can I decorate the tops?
Use red heart-shaped sprinkles or any festive topping while the chocolate is still wet.