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!
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Crush OREOs
- In a food processor, pulse OREOs into fine crumbs. (No need to remove the filling.)
- Mix with cream cheese
- Add softened cream cheese and pulse until fully combined and a sticky dough forms.
- Shape and chill
- Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30–60 minutes.
- Melt candy coating
- Melt green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Dip and decorate
- 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.
- Let set
- Chill or rest at room temperature until the coating is firm. Store in the fridge.
Notes
❓ 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!
