Description
Festive Grinch OREO Balls are a simple and delightful treat, combining classic holiday flavors with a whimsical twist. Perfect for gatherings and cookie exchanges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package OREO cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups white chocolate, melted
- Green food coloring
- Holiday sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Crush the OREO cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
- In a large bowl, combine the crushed OREO cookies with the softened cream cheese until fully mixed.
- Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball, placing each on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, adding green food coloring until you reach the desired shade.
- Dip each chilled OREO ball into the melted green chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing back on the parchment.
- While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle holiday sprinkles on top.
- Chill for another 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese. To enhance flavor, consider swapping white chocolate for dark chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: holiday treats, dessert, festive recipes, OREO balls, Grinch cookies