Grinch Balls (Truffles)
Grinch Balls (truffles) are tasty chocolate dipped Oreo balls perfect for the Christmas season. Top with cute red sprinkles or a single heart for a Dr. Seuss themed treat.
Ingredients
- 36 OREOs
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 ½ cups melting wafers See note 1
- ½-1 Tablespoon shortening or coconut oil optional, See note 2
- sprinkles and green dye
Instructions
- Crush OREOs in a food processor until you get a fine crumb. You don't want any large crumbs left for this recipe!
- Use a spatula to mix together the cream cheese and crushed OREOs. This can take a minute, but be patient, it will come together. Mix until no cream cheese streaks remain.
- See photos above for a great visual.
- Scoop OREO balls onto a parchment lined baking sheet. I like to make them about 1 Tablespoon in size. You can do this easily with a cookie dough scoop, or just use a measuring spoon and your hands to form it into a ball. Place in the freezer for about 20 minutes or longer.
- Melt melting wafers according to package directions. Add green dye (see note 3) and mix well. Dip the OREO balls into the melted candy and remove. If you don't have little dipping sticks, get a plastic fork and remove the 2 middle tines. I also like to use a toothpick to scoot the coated OREO ball off of the fork. Cover with sprinkles quickly before the melt starts to harden!
- Allow to set up completely, then serve!
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Notes
- I found while testing this recipe that I like to use Wilton or Ghirardelli melting wafers, but you can use any that you like!
- The shortening or coconut oil is great for thinning the mixture if it gets thick or clumpy. Coconut oil tends to make the wafers very thin and more transparent. I recommend if you're okay using shortening, to use shortening instead.
- If using regular green dye, I recommend adding a little yellow to get that classic grinch color. Or you can use neon green dye for a similar effect.
- As long as your kitchen is cool, these store fine at room temperature for about a day. If your home is warmer, place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- These can absolutely be store in the freezer, but beware the candy coating may crack a little.
- Feel free to decorate however you want! If you can find red heart sprinkles this time of year, try placing a single red heart on each truffle to signify the grinch's heart.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ballCalories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 143mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
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