I love making fun and festive treats for the holidays, and these No-Bake Oreo Christmas Grinch Cookies are a new favorite! They’re so easy to make, and they’re always a hit with kids and adults alike. Plus, they’re super cute and perfect for holiday parties or cookie exchanges.
I’m a big fan of no-bake recipes, especially during the busy holiday season. These cookies are a lifesaver when I’m short on time but still want to impress my guests with a delicious and festive treat. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love Oreos? These cookies take them to a whole new level with a Grinch-inspired twist.
Why You’ll Love These No-Bake Oreo Christmas Grinch Cookies
- Easy and Festive: These cookies are incredibly easy to make, with just a few simple ingredients. They’re also super festive and perfect for the holiday season.
- Kid-Friendly: Kids love these cookies! They’re fun to make and even more fun to eat.
- Perfect for Gifting: These cookies make a great homemade gift for friends, family, and neighbors.
- Versatile: You can use different colors of candy melts or sprinkles to create different holiday-themed cookies.
Ingredients for No-Bake Oreo Christmas Grinch Cookies
Here’s what I use to make these adorable cookies:
- Almond Bark or White Chocolate: This is what we’ll use to coat the Oreos. I prefer almond bark because it has a nice flavor and melts smoothly.
- Coconut Oil: This helps the almond bark melt more evenly and prevents it from seizing up.
- Golden Double Stuf Oreos: These golden Oreos are perfect for creating the Grinch’s green color.
- Green Food Coloring: We’ll use green food coloring to tint the almond bark.
- Heart Sprinkles: These add a cute and festive touch to the cookies.
(Note: the full ingredients list, including measurements, is provided in the recipe card directly below.)
Variations
Want to try something different? Here are a few ideas:
- Chocolate Grinch: Use regular Oreos and red candy melts to create a “Grinch heart” on top.
- Holiday Colors: Use different colors of candy melts and sprinkles to create cookies for other holidays.
- Drizzle Designs: Get creative with the drizzles and create fun patterns or designs on top of the cookies.
- Nutty Crunch: Add some chopped nuts, like almonds or pecans, to the melted almond bark for extra crunch.
How to Make No-Bake Oreo Christmas Grinch Cookies
Step 1: Melt the Almond Bark
I start by melting the almond bark and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. I do this in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the almond bark is completely melted and smooth.
Step 2: Tint the Almond Bark
Once the almond bark is melted, I add a few drops of green food coloring at a time until I achieve the desired shade of Grinch green.
Step 3: Coat the Oreos
I use a fork to dip each Oreo into the melted almond bark, making sure it’s fully coated. Then, I let the excess drip off before placing the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool.
Step 4: Decorate
I drizzle the remaining melted almond bark over the coated Oreos and then add a heart sprinkle to each cookie.
Step 5: Cool and Enjoy
I let the cookies cool completely until the almond bark is set. Then, I enjoy them!
Tips and Tricks
- Melting Magic: Be careful not to overheat the almond bark in the microwave, or it could burn.
- Cooling Time: Let the cookies cool completely until the almond bark is set. This will prevent them from sticking together.
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
How to Serve
These No-Bake Oreo Christmas Grinch Cookies are perfect for:
- Holiday Parties: Serve them on a festive platter at your next holiday party.
- Cookie Exchanges: These cookies are perfect for cookie exchanges.
- Gifts: Package them up in cute bags or tins and give them as gifts to friends and family.
Make Ahead and Storage
- Make Ahead: You can make these cookies a few days ahead of time and store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Freezing: You can freeze these cookies for up to 2 months. Just thaw them at room temperature before serving.
FAQs
1. Can I use a different type of cookie?
Yes, you can use any type of sandwich cookie you like, but I find that Golden Oreos work best for this recipe.
2. Can I use a different type of chocolate?
Yes, you can use white chocolate or any other type of candy melt.
3. Can I make these cookies without coconut oil?
Yes, you can, but the almond bark may be a bit thicker and more difficult to work with.
4. How can I reheat the cookies?
If you need to reheat the cookies, you can do so in the microwave for a few seconds.
There you have it! A fun, festive, and easy recipe for No-Bake Oreo Christmas Grinch Cookies. Enjoy!
PrintNo-Bake Oreo Christmas Grinch Cookies Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 60 cookies 1x
- Category: Cookies, Dessert
- Method: No Bake/No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Description
These No-Bake Oreo Christmas Grinch Cookies are a fun and festive treat that’s perfect for the holiday season. With their vibrant green color and heart sprinkles, they’re sure to be a hit with Grinches of all ages!
Ingredients
- 48 oz almond bark or white chocolate
- 2 family-sized packages Golden Double Stuf Oreos1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Green food coloring
- Heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt Almond Bark: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the almond bark and coconut oil in 30-second increments until melted and smooth.
- Color the Almond Bark: Add 8-10 drops of green food coloring to the melted almond bark at a time until you reach your desired shade of green.
- Coat the Oreos: Using a fork, coat Oreos in the green almond bark and let the excess drip off before placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to dry/cool completely.
- Decorate: Drizzle remaining almond bark over the coated Oreos and place a heart sprinkle on each cookie.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Working in Batches: Work in batches to prevent the almond bark from hardening too quickly. Melt half the almond bark at a time, and when drizzling the extra almond bark, only do 3-4 cookies at a time before adding the heart sprinkles. This will ensure the heart sprinkles stick properly.
- Food Coloring: Gel food coloring will give you a more vibrant green color than liquid food coloring.
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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