Description
These festive Grinch Christmas Truffles are a fun and delicious holiday treat made with crushed golden Oreos, cream cheese, and vibrant green food coloring, all coated in smooth white chocolate and topped with festive sprinkles. Perfect for Christmas parties and gifting, these no-bake truffles combine creamy, sweet, and crunchy textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 1 (14-ounce) package golden Oreos, crushed into fine crumbs
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring, to desired shade
Coating and Decoration
- 12 ounces white chocolate or white candy melts
- Red heart sprinkles
- Holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Oreo Mixture: In a food processor, pulse the golden Oreos until they form fine crumbs. Transfer these crumbs to a mixing bowl and add softened cream cheese and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until you form a smooth, dough-like consistency.
- Add Color: Mix in green gel food coloring gradually, stirring continuously until your mixture achieves the perfect Grinchy green shade you desire.
- Shape Truffles: Using your hands, roll the green Oreo mixture into 1-inch diameter balls. Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Chill: Freeze the rolled truffles for 15 to 20 minutes which helps them firm up for easier dipping.
- Melt Coating: While the truffles chill, melt white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Truffles: Remove the truffles from the freezer. Dip each truffle into the melted white chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off before returning it to the parchment-lined tray.
- Decorate: Immediately top each coated truffle with a red heart sprinkle. Add any additional holiday sprinkles if desired before the coating sets.
- Set and Store: Let the chocolate coating fully harden at room temperature, or refrigerate for quicker setting. Store truffles in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for the best vibrant green color without making the mixture too runny.
- These truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 1 month to maintain freshness.
- Make sure the white chocolate is fully melted and smooth for the easiest dipping process.
- Adjust the size of truffles if preferred, but cooking and chilling times may vary accordingly.
