If you are here, you probably love a Christmas treat that looks like it took hours but really only took minutes. These Grinch Oreo truffles are exactly that kind of dessert.
They are a no bake holiday treat with a vibrant green coating, a soft doughy texture, and one tiny red heart sitting right on top. I make a batch every December, and the plate is always empty before the movie ends.
The idea is simple. Crushed red velvet Oreos meet cream cheese, get rolled into little balls, then get dipped in bright green candy melts. A quick drizzle and a red heart sprinkle finish the look. No oven, no thermometer, and no baking experience required. If you can crush cookies and stir, you can make these.
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Here is the recipe at a glance:
Detail
Information
Servings
22 truffles
Prep time
15 minutes
Chill time
30 minutes in the freezer
Method
No bake
Main ingredients
Red velvet Oreos, cream cheese, green candy melts, red heart sprinkles
If you are planning a cookie box, a classroom party, or a cozy Grinch movie night, keep this one on your list. Let us make it together.
These truffles show up at every holiday party I bring them to, and someone always asks the same question. Are they really that easy? Yes, they truly are. Oreo balls are a classic no bake treat, and this green version takes that familiar idea and gives it a festive twist.
They are bright, playful, and a little bit mischievous, which is exactly why they remind everyone of the Dr. Seuss character. Kids reach for them first because of the color. Adults reach for them second because of the flavor.
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Red velvet cookies bring a soft cocoa note that balances the sweet candy shell, so each bite stays rich without feeling heavy.
Whether you pile them on a holiday platter or tuck them into a cookie box, they bring a smile with them. That is a lot of joy from four simple ingredients.
Ingredients for this Grinch Oreo Truffles Recipe
You need four things. That is the whole shopping list, and most of it is easy to find at any grocery store.
1 package red velvet Oreos, about 22 cookies. These bring both the rich cocoa flavor and the deep red color, so the centers look as good as they taste when someone bites in.
4 oz cream cheese. This is the binder. It holds the crushed cookie crumbs together and gives every truffle that decadent, almost fudgy texture.
7 oz green candy melts. This is the coating that turns everything into the Grinch. Combined with the red Oreo filling inside, you get a full holiday color story in one bite.
Red heart sprinkles. A small, sweet nod to a heart that was three sizes too big.
Let the cream cheese sit out for a bit before you start, since softened cream cheese blends into the crumbs much more smoothly than cold cream cheese straight from the fridge.
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If your grocery store is out of red velvet Oreos, any red velvet cookie sandwich works as a swap, and a spoonful of dark cocoa powder can push the flavor closer to the classic Oreo taste.
Candy melts vary a lot by brand, and some melt thicker than others. That is worth knowing before you start dipping, and there is an easy fix later in this article. Detailed measurements for every ingredient are in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
How to Make this Grinch Oreo Truffles Recipe
Set out your baking sheet before anything else, because once the dough is ready your hands will be busy. This whole process is short, and the chilling does most of the work for you.
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Prepare the pan. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Make the crumbs. In a food processor, pulse the Oreo cookies until fine crumbs form. Add the cream cheese and mix again until a soft dough forms.
Scoop and roll. Using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop out the dough, roll it between the palms of your hands, and place each ball on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until you have used all the dough. Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Melt the coating. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the candy melts in 30 second increments, mixing in between every time. If your candy melts are not thin enough to dip, add 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil or any unflavored oil and mix well.
Dip each ball. Using a chocolate dipping fork, dip each truffle ball into the candy melts, coating it evenly, then place it back on the baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the truffles.
Drizzle and top. Place the leftover candy melts in a piping bag and drizzle over the truffles, then place a sprinkle heart on top to create the iconic Grinch heart.
Set and serve. Let them set in the fridge for a few minutes, then enjoy.
A few small habits make this easier. Keep the rolled balls in the freezer until the moment you dip them, and work with a few at a time so the rest stay firm. Let the excess coating drip back into the bowl before you set each truffle down, which keeps the bottoms clean and the little hearts in place.
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The 1 tablespoon scoop is what gives you 22 evenly sized truffles. If your balls are bigger, you will simply end up with fewer of them and a little more coating on each one.
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Full step by step instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
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Help, my candy melts aren’t thin enough?
This happens more often than you would expect, and it is not your fault. Some brands of candy melts simply melt thicker than others. A thick coating means lumpy truffles, a heavy shell, and a genuinely frustrating dipping session.
The fix takes seconds. While the candy melts are melting, stir in about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or any unflavored vegetable oil. That small amount thins the coating enough to dip smoothly, and it still hardens properly once the truffles are chilled.
You end up with a cleaner finish and far less mess on your hands and your baking sheet.
Add the oil a little at a time. Half a teaspoon is often enough, and you can always stir in a bit more if the coating still feels heavy.
Why You Need to Make This Recipe!
If you are still deciding whether to make these, here is what wins me over every single year.
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Four simple ingredients. Everything is easy to find at a grocery store, and you may already have the cream cheese and sprinkles at home.
No oven needed. No bake means no preheating, no hovering near a timer, and no hot oven with kids running through the kitchen.
Quick and safe to make. The hands on work is short and the steps are simple enough for kids to help with, while the chilling does the waiting for you.
Perfect with hot chocolate. Serve a plate of these next to warm mugs for a Grinch movie night and watch them vanish before the credits.
They also travel well to parties, since the coating sets firm in the fridge and the hearts stay put once they are cold. One truffle comes in around 133 calories, with 17 g carbohydrates, 7 g fat, 1 g protein, and 11 g sugar per serving, based on the source nutrition for 22 truffles.
How to Store These Grinch Oreo Balls
Because there is cream cheese in the dough, these truffles are a refrigerator treat. Plan for that before you make them, and they will stay fresh and firm for you.
In The Fridge
Cream cheese means the truffles should be kept in the fridge, not at room temperature. Store them in a large Ziplock bag or an airtight container, where they should last around two weeks. I like to keep them in a single layer when I have the space, so the drizzle and the little red hearts stay intact.
In The Freezer
For longer storage, freeze the truffles in a large freezer bag and keep them for up to two months.
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Pull out only what you plan to serve so the rest stay cold and firm.
How to Make These Grinch Oreo Truffles Vegan
You only need to change two ingredients, and the rest of the method stays exactly the same. Use vegan cream cheese in place of traditional cream cheese, and choose candy melts that are labeled vegan, since most candy melts contain milk products.
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Read the labels carefully the first time, then keep those two brands on hand for the rest of the season.
Can I Use White Chocolate for The Coating Instead of Candy Melts?
Yes, you can. White chocolate plus green food coloring can replace the candy melts for that bright green coating. There is one detail that matters here: the coloring must be oil based. Water based food coloring will not mix well with hot white chocolate, and you will end up with a streaky, uneven shell instead of a smooth green one.
FAQs
How do you make Grinch Oreo truffles?
To make Grinch Oreo truffles, pulse a 22-cookie package of Red Velvet Oreos in a food processor until fine crumbs form, then mix in 4 oz of cream cheese until a soft dough forms. Scoop the dough into 1-tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and freeze for 30 minutes. Dip each ball in melted green candy melts, then drizzle with leftover coating and add a red heart sprinkle on top.
What can I use instead of red velvet Oreos for Grinch truffles?
If Red Velvet Oreos are unavailable, you can use any chocolate sandwich cookie, such as classic Oreos, and add a small amount of red gel food coloring to the cookie crumb and cream cheese mixture for a festive red interior. Alternatively, use an off-brand red velvet cookie sandwich and enhance the flavor with dark black cocoa powder to mimic the Oreo taste.
Can I use white chocolate instead of candy melts for Grinch truffles?
Yes, white chocolate can be used in place of green candy melts, but you must add oil-based green food coloring because water-based coloring will cause the chocolate to seize. The recipe yields 22 truffles, and the total time is 50 minutes, including 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of freezer time.
How long do Grinch Oreo truffles last in the fridge?
Grinch Oreo truffles will last for about two weeks in an airtight container or large zip-top bag in the refrigerator. For longer storage, they can be frozen for up to two months in a large freezer bag. Because they contain cream cheese, they must always be stored in the refrigerator and not left at room temperature for more than two hours.
The Best No Bake Grinch Oreo Truffles Recipe If you are here, you probably love a Christmas treat that looks like it took hours but really only took minutes. These Grinch Oreo truffles are exactly that kind of dessert.
Total Time:50 min
Yield:22 truffles 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 package Red velvet Oreos 4 oz cream cheese 7 oz green candy melts Red heart sprinkles
Instructions
1-Line a large baking sheet with parchment: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 2-In a food processor, pulse the Oreo: In a food processor, pulse the Oreo cookies until fine crumbs form. Add in the Cream cheese and mix again until soft dough forms. 3-Using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop: Using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop out the dough, roll it in between the palm of your hand then place in the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process until you are done. Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes 4-In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy melts in 30-second increments mixing in between every time. If your candy melts aren’t thin enough to dip, add 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil or any unflavored oil and mix well. 5-Using a chocolate dipping fork, dip each: Using a chocolate dipping fork, dip each truffle ball into the candy melts coating it evenly then place on the baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the truffles. 6-Place the leftover candy melts in a: Place the leftover candy melts in a piping bag and drizzle on top of the truffles before placing a sprinkle heart on top to create the iconic grinch heart. 7-Allow those to set in the fridge: Allow those to set in the fridge for a few minutes then enjoy!
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