Description
These Grinch Christmas Truffles are festive, no-bake holiday treats made with crushed golden Oreos, cream cheese, and white chocolate, colored vibrant green to capture the Grinch spirit. Perfect for Christmas parties or as a sweet gift, they combine creamy and crunchy textures with a fun seasonal twist.
Ingredients
Truffle Base
- 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 large bowl.
- Mix dough: Add the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract to the Oreo crumbs. Stir or mix thoroughly until a smooth, uniform dough forms.
- Add coloring: Incorporate green gel food coloring gradually, mixing well after each addition until you achieve your desired vibrant Grinch green shade.
- Form truffles: Roll the green dough into 1-inch balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill: Freeze the balls for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up before dipping.
- Melt coating: While chilling, melt the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring well each time until the coating is smooth and fully melted.
- Dip truffles: Remove chilled balls from the freezer and dip each one into the melted white chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing the truffle back onto the parchment paper.
- Decorate: Before the white chocolate sets, top each truffle with a red heart sprinkle and add holiday sprinkles if desired.
- Set and store: Let the coating fully set at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Store the truffles in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring as it provides vibrant color without making the mixture too runny.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, freeze truffles for up to 1 month; thaw before serving.
- You can substitute white candy melts for white chocolate if preferred.
