Grinch Truffles

Grinch Truffles might just make your heart grow three sizes! These easy, no-bake Christmas candies have a creamy cookie center, a green candy shell, and a red heart. Perfect for sharing with your favorite Whos!

Prep Time45

Cook Time0

Chilling Time1

Total Time1 45

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: christmas candy, food gifts, holiday party

Servings:

Author: Sandy Clifton

Equipment

Ingredients

1 (13.29-ounce) package Golden Oreos (regular, not Thins or Double Stuf; include the creme filling)
8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened (brick-style)
3 cups Light Green Candy Melts (about 1 pound)
2 teaspoons Vegetable Shortening
30 Heart Sprinkles
Oil-Based Green Food Coloring, optional

Instructions

Make the Cookie Filling

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Pulse the whole Oreos, including the creme filling, into fine crumbs using a food processor.
Add the cookie crumbs and softened cream cheese to a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until thoroughly combined, with no visible streaks of cream cheese.

Roll and Freeze the Truffles

Scoop the mixture into 1-tablespoon portions and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.

Melt the Candy Coating

Place the candy melts and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals at 50% power, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth. If desired, add oil-based green food coloring a drop at a time until you reach your preferred shade.

Dip and Decorate

Use a fork to dip the chilled truffles into the melted candy coating one at a time. Lift each truffle out and gently tap the fork against the side of the bowl to let excess coating drip off. Return to the lined baking sheet.
Transfer the remaining melted coating to a small piping bag and snip off a tiny corner, or use a small piping tip. Drizzle over two or three truffles in a zigzag pattern, then immediately add a heart sprinkle to each one. Repeat with the remaining truffles.

Chill Until Set

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the coating is set. Keep refrigerated until serving.

Notes

Coloring & Substitutions

Skip the food coloring if you like the color of your candy melts! For a deeper green, use oil-based coloring labeled for chocolate or candy melts. Regular liquid and most grocery-store gel colors are water-based and can make the coating seize.

White chocolate or almond bark can replace the green candy melts. Tint with oil-based candy coloring and follow the package’s melting instructions.

For a different flavor, try regular chocolate, mint, peanut butter, or lemon Oreos. Use 13.29 ounces of regular sandwich cookies, rather than Thins or Double Stuf. Texture and yield may vary.

Dipping & Decorating Tips

Keep the truffle balls chilled until you’re ready to dip them so they hold their shape.

If the coating thickens, microwave at 50% power in 20-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until smooth.

Drizzle just two or three truffles at a time, then add the hearts before the drizzle sets. If needed, attach a heart with a dab of melted coating.

To use a double boiler, melt the candy melts and shortening in a heatproof bowl over gently simmering water, stirring frequently. Keep water and steam out of the coating.

Storage & Freezing

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Freeze for up to 3 months with parchment paper between layers. Thaw in the refrigerator in the closed container.

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