Description
Delightful no-bake truffles inspired by the Grinch, combining crushed Oreo cookies and cream cheese, coated in vibrant green and red candy melts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- Green candy melts
- Red candy melts (for decoration)
- White chocolate (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine or in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin.
- Mix the crushed Oreos with softened cream cheese until dough-like.
- Roll the mixture into balls the size of a tablespoon and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the balls for 30 minutes to firm them up.
- Melt the green candy melts according to the package instructions.
- Dip each ball into the melted green candy, ensuring complete coverage.
- Let the excess drip off and place back on the baking sheet.
- Allow the candy coating to set at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Melt the red candy for decoration.
- Drizzle the melted red candy over the truffles or use it to create festive shapes.
- If desired, drizzle with melted white chocolate for extra flavor.
- Let everything set completely before serving.
Notes
Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Grinch, Oreo, truffles, holiday dessert, festive treats