Festive Grinch Oreo Balls (Printer-Friendly Version)
Creamy red velvet Oreo centers coated in green candy with red heart accents for a festive holiday treat.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
225 grams Red Velvet Oreo cookies
→ Binding Agent
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115 grams cream cheese, softened to room temperature
→ Coating
03 -
200 grams green candy melts (e.g., Wilton or Melt 'Ems brand)
→ Decoration
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Red candy heart sprinkles
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy transfer.
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Place Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse several times until finely ground into crumbs. Alternatively, crush in a sealed bag with a rolling pin.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on high speed until smooth and creamy.
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Add crushed Oreo crumbs to the cream cheese and mix thoroughly until a uniform dough forms.
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Using a small cookie scoop (approximately 3.8 cm diameter), portion dough and roll by hand into smooth, round balls. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
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Refrigerate the formed balls for at least 2 hours to ensure they are firm enough for coating.
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In a double boiler over low heat, melt the green candy melts, stirring frequently until smooth. Take care to avoid overheating or contact with water.
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Using a fork or toothpick, dip each chilled ball into the melted candy coating, tap off excess, and return to the baking sheet.
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Reserve 50 grams of candy melts for drizzle. Melt in short bursts in a microwave-safe bag on a low setting. Snip a small opening and drizzle over coated balls immediately before topping with red candy hearts.
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Place the decorated truffles back into the refrigerator until coating has fully hardened.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Soften cream cheese to room temperature for smooth mixing. Chilling the balls before dipping helps maintain shape. Use double or mega stuf Oreos sparingly as they may increase moisture adversely.