Description
Delightfully festive Grinch Christmas Truffles made with crushed Oreos, creamy whipped cream cheese spread, and coated in vibrant green vanilla almond bark. These fun, bite-sized treats are finished with red heart sprinkles to capture the whimsical spirit of the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 36 regular Oreo cookies
- ½ cup whipped cream cheese spread
Coating and Decoration
- 12 ounces vanilla almond bark (½ of a 24-ounce package)
- Green gel food coloring, as needed
- 18 red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Crush Oreos: Place the Oreos in a food processor or blender and crush completely into fine crumbs, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: Pour the Oreo crumbs into a large mixing bowl and stir in the whipped cream cheese spread until a thick, uniform mixture forms. For easier mixing, use clean hands to combine thoroughly.
- Scoop and Shape: Using a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the mixture and roll into smooth balls by hand.
- Chill Truffles: Arrange the truffle balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour until firm.
- Melt Almond Bark: Place the vanilla almond bark in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir well, then continue microwaving in 15-30 second increments, stirring after each, until fully melted, about 2 minutes total. Avoid overheating to prevent seizing.
- Add Coloring: Stir in green gel food coloring gradually until the desired vibrant green color is achieved. Do not use liquid food coloring as it will cause the almond bark to seize.
- Dip Truffles: Dip each truffle ball into the melted almond bark until fully coated. Allow excess coating to drip off, then return the truffles to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorate: While the coating is still soft, place one red heart sprinkle on top of each truffle.
- Harden Coating: Refrigerate the decorated truffles for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until the coating is completely hardened.
- Serve: Enjoy the truffles cold or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Store truffles covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze truffles well wrapped in a freezer-safe container or bag for 3-4 months.
- You can substitute your favorite Oreo varieties in place of the regular Oreos.
- If using regular cream cheese instead of whipped cream cheese spread, soften it to room temperature before mixing and use slightly less than ½ cup.
- Feel free to use any heart candy, sprinkles, or holiday-themed decorations to personalize the truffles.
- Using your hands to combine Oreo crumbs and cream cheese makes mixing easier than using a spoon.
- Always use gel food coloring with almond bark, as liquid food coloring will cause the coating to seize and become unusable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
