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Grinch Red Velvet Oreo Balls Recipe

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Delight in these festive Grinch Red Velvet Oreo Balls, featuring creamy cream cheese blended with crushed Red Velvet Oreos, coated in vibrant light green candy melts, and topped with charming red heart sprinkles. Perfect for holiday celebrations or as a sweet treat any time.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 packages (12.2 ounce) Red Velvet Oreos - 44 cookies
  • 8 ounce block cream cheese - softened to room temperature
  • 15 ounces light green candy melts - divided
  • red heart sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Tray: Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set it aside to keep your workspace ready for the Oreo balls.
  2. Beat Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer on high speed to beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy.
  3. Crush Oreos: Using a food processor or blender, pulse the Red Velvet Oreos into fine crumbs. Add these crumbs to the bowl with cream cheese and mix thoroughly until well combined.
  4. Form Balls: Scoop the mixture into even-sized balls using a 1.5-inch cookie scoop, then gently roll them in your palms to create smooth, round shapes.
  5. Chill the Balls: Place the formed balls onto the prepared baking tray and refrigerate them for 2 hours. This chilling helps the balls maintain their shape for dipping.
  6. Melt Candy Melts: Set aside ½ to ¾ cup of light green candy melts for drizzling later. Melt the remaining candy melts using a double boiler over low heat, stirring every minute until smooth and even.
  7. Dip Oreo Balls: Dip each chilled ball one at a time into the melted candy, use a fork to lift it out, and tap the fork against the edge to remove excess coating. Place the coated balls back on the parchment-lined tray and repeat for all balls.
  8. Prepare Drizzle: Place the reserved ½ cup candy melts into a microwave-safe piping bag, twist it shut, and melt in the microwave on a low or defrost setting. Massage every 30 to 60 seconds until fully melted and smooth. Snip a small corner off the tip for drizzling.
  9. Drizzle and Decorate: Drizzle the melted candy over the coated balls in small batches, immediately topping with red heart sprinkles before the drizzle sets.
  10. Set Coating: Allow all coated balls to fully set at room temperature or place them in the refrigerator to speed up the firming process. Once set, your festive Grinch Red Velvet Oreo Balls are ready to enjoy!

Notes

  • For easier rolling, you may chill your hands slightly or apply a bit of vegetable shortening to prevent sticking.
  • If you don’t have a double boiler, you can melt candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring frequently.
  • Store leftover Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • To make the drizzle more colorful, you can add a few drops of food coloring to the reserved candy melts before melting.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is completely softened to room temperature for smooth mixing without lumps.

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