💚🎄 Easy Made Grinch OREO Balls – No-Bake Holiday Treats

Grinch OREO Balls ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from 1,700 merry bakers)
📸 1,100+ shares | 💚 Updated for Christmas 2025

Bring some whimsical mischief to your dessert table with these Grinch OREO Balls! With just a few simple ingredients, these no-bake treats are rich, creamy, and wrapped in festive green magic. They’re perfect for cookie exchanges, school parties, or a holiday movie night featuring you-know-who with a tiny heart.

📌 Quick Glance – Grinch Oreo Balls

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 25 minutes
• ❄️ Chill Time: 1 hour
• 🍽️ Yields: ~24 OREO balls
• 💥 Vibe: Cute, easy, and totally addictive

⬇️ Jump Ahead

• What You’ll Need to Make Grinch OREO Balls
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Decorating Tips & Make-Ahead Tricks
• Reviews from Holiday Treat Lovers
• FAQ – Everything You Need to Know About OREO Balls

🛒 What You’ll Need to Make Grinch OREO Balls

• 1 package (36 cookies) OREO cookies
• 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
• 12 oz green candy melts or white chocolate + green gel coloring
• Red heart sprinkles (Grinch-style!)
• Optional: coconut oil or shortening for smooth melting

👩‍🍳 How to Make Grinch OREO Balls

Crush & Mix: Use a food processor or blender to crush OREOs into fine crumbs. Mix with softened cream cheese until smooth and combined.

Shape & Chill: Scoop out small portions and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 1 hour (or freeze 20–30 minutes).

Melt & Dip: Melt green candy melts according to package instructions. Add a little oil if needed for smoothness.

Decorate with Love: Dip each chilled OREO ball into melted green coating. Place on parchment, then immediately top with a red heart sprinkle.

Set & Serve: Let them set at room temperature or pop in the fridge until firm. Serve chilled for the best texture!

✨ Decorating Tips & Make-Ahead Tricks

💚 Use neon or lime green candy melts for that true Grinch hue
❤️ Press heart sprinkle gently before the coating sets
⏳ Make the balls ahead and freeze plain (undipped) for up to 2 months
🎉 Display on a red plate for that extra holiday pop

💬 Reviews from Holiday Treat Lovers

“These are TOO cute. I made them for our office party and they were gone instantly!” – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ellie B.

“The red heart makes it! Adorable for a Grinch movie night.” – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Karen D.

“Even the Grinchiest person in our family smiled after eating these.” – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jason R.

Grinch OREO Balls: Easy Holiday Treat Recipe!

These Grinch OREO Balls are creamy, chocolate-covered truffles made with crushed OREO cookies and cream cheese, dyed green and decorated with a tiny red candy heart – the perfect no-bake treat for Christmas parties and cookie platters!

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 24 BALL

Course: CANDY, Holiday Treats, party treat

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 36 OREO cookies 1 standard 14.3 oz package
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 12 oz green candy melts or white chocolate + green gel coloring
• Red heart sprinkles or red M&M minis, heart-shaped

Equipment

• Food processor or blender
• Mixing bowl
• Cookie scoop
• Microwave-safe bowl
• Parchment-lined tray

Method

 

1. Crush OREOs
2. In a food processor, pulse OREOs into fine crumbs. (No need to remove the filling.)
3. Mix with cream cheese
4. Add softened cream cheese and pulse until fully combined and a sticky dough forms.
5. Shape and chill
6. Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30–60 minutes.
7. Melt candy coating
8. Melt green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
9. Dip and decorate
10. Using a fork or dipping tool, dip chilled balls into the green coating. Place back on the tray and quickly add a red candy heart before the coating sets.
11. Let set
12. Chill or rest at room temperature until the coating is firm. Store in the fridge.

Notes

You can use white chocolate instead of candy melts, just add oil-based green coloring (avoid water-based).

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Add peppermint extract or crushed candy canes for a minty variation!

❓ FAQ – Everything You Need to Know About OREO Balls

These Grinch Balls are the ultimate easy holiday treat — and if you’re planning a fun Christmas party or snack table, pair them with a festive Italian Cream Soda. Add green syrup for a Grinch-themed twist that’s just as playful as the dessert!