These whimsical Grinch Red Velvet Oreos are a fun holiday treat that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with the sweetness of a creamy chocolate coating. The vibrant green color and little Grinch heart make them perfect for spreading a little holiday cheer.
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Easy Grinch Oreos Recipe
If you haven’t tried red velvet Oreos, you’re in for a real treat. The chocolate cookies are a beautiful red color, and they are filled with a cream cheese frosting flavored center. They’re perfect for making these chocolate-covered Grinch cookies. The Oreos are dipped in that classic vibrant Grinch green and sprinkled with sparkling sanding sugar. But before they dry, each cookie is adorned with a tiny candy red heart.
When you take a bite, you’ll see layers of the creamy white center, the festive red cookies, and the green chocolate coating. They’re a fun treat to make with kids for Grinch movie night. Make an extra batch for giving cute and festive gifts to friends and family. If you’re looking for other red velvet recipes, be sure to check out these Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies and these Red Velvet Brownies.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Tasty treat – The classic red velvet flavor, cream cheese filling, and chocolate coating make a delicious dessert for the holidays.
- Red velvet twist – Most chocolate covered Oreo recipes use regular Oreo cookies, but these have a festive red color, perfect for Christmas.
- Great for parties – These Grinch Oreos are awesome for school parties and cookie exchanges. Everyone will immediately recognize the adorable Grinch theme.
Ingredients
- Red Velvet Oreo Cookies – you can find these at the grocery store with regular Oreos. You can also use regular Oreos.
- Light green candy melts – these give the perfect Grinch color
- Heart sprinkles – we like these
- Dark green sanding sugar (optional)
Recommended Tools
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Double boiler
- Small piping bag or Ziploc bag with the tip snipped off.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step One: Melt Green Chocolate
- Line two baking trays with parchment paper and set aside.
- Set aside ½ cup of light green candy melt pieces for the drizzle. Melt the remaining amount in a double boiler over low heat, stirring every 30 seconds until fully melted and smooth.
Tip: You can alternatively melt them in a large bowl in the microwave using a low or defrost setting in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until fully melted and has a smooth texture.
Step Two: Dip the Oreo Cookies
- Use a fork to dip one red velvet sandwich cookie into the melts and coat it completely. Lift it out with the fork and gently tap the fork against the edge of the double boiler or bowl to remove the excess coating.
- Place onto the prepared cookie sheet and repeat with the remaining red velvet cookies.
Step Three: Melt Additional Green Chocolate
- Place ½ cup of light green candy melts into a microwave safe piping bag. Twist the end until it closed up. Microwave it on a low or defrost setting until fully melted and smooth.
Tip: Be sure to squeeze the bag every couple of minutes to ensure the candy melts are melting evenly.
Step Four: Decorate and Serve
- Snip a small piece of the tip off of the piping bag. Drizzle a design over the Oreo.
- Top it with a red heart sprinkle and add some green sanding sugar if desired. Just make sure to move quickly before the drizzle sets completely.
- Allow the drizzle to set completely before serving. You may place the Oreos in the refrigerator to help the coating set faster. Enjoy!
Recipe Add-in and Variations:
- Heart sprinkles – If you can’t find the candy hearts, you can draw them on with melted red wafers or white wafers with red food coloring.
- Green candy melts – If you can’t find the green melts you can use white chocolate chips or white chocolate wafers with green food coloring.
- Cookies – You can usually find red velvet Oreos on the grocery store shelf during the Christmas season and Valentine’s Day. But you can always use different flavors. Regular Chocolate Oreo Cookies, Double Stuf Oreos, Peppermint Oreos, Golden Oreos all work great.
- Other themes – Make them for other occasions by skipping the Grinch theme and making them a different color. For Valentine’s Day you can use milk chocolate coating, or white chocolate with pink gel food coloring. The possibilities are endless.
How Do I Store These Cookies?
You can store leftovers at room temperature in a Ziplock freezer bag or airtight container for 7-10 days. They can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for a couple of months.
Where Can I Find the Tiny Candy Red Hearts?
Amazon is always a safe bet. But you can also usually find them in the baking or cake decorating section of your local grocery store or craft store.
Why Does My Chocolate Seize?
Always remember to use a low heat or defrost setting when melting the candy melts. High heat will cause it to dry out and it will seize and clump up.
If this happens you can sometimes fix it by adding a small amount vegetable oil or clarified butter. Gently stir until it becomes smooth again. It does not always work, but it should if the chocolate is only partially seized up.
More Fun Grinch Recipes
- Grinch Fudge
- Grinch Hot Chocolate
- Grinch Pretzel Bites
- Grinch Crinkle Cookies
- Grinch Rice Krispies Treats
- Grinch Truffles
- Grinch Jello Shots
- Grinch Popcorn
- Grinch Thumbprint Cookies
- 20 Grinch Christmas Desserts
Grinch Red Velvet Oreos
Equipment
- Baking trays
- Parchment paper
- double boiler or microwave
- Small piping bag
Ingredients
- 12.2 ounces Red Velvet Oreos 1 package
- 10 ounces light green candy melts
- heart sprinkles
- dark green sanding sugar optional
Instructions
- Line two baking trays with parchment paper and set aside.
- Set aside ½ cup of light green candy melts to use for the drizzle. Melt the remaining amount in a double boiler over low heat, stirring every 30 seconds until fully melted and smooth. You can alternatively melt them in the microwave on 50% power in 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until fully melted and smooth.
- Use a fork to dip one Oreo cookie into the melted chocolate and coat it completely. Lift the cookie out and gently tap the fork against the edge of the double boiler or bowl to remove the excess coating. Place coated cookie onto the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining Oreos.
- Place ½ cup of light green candy melts into a microwave-safe piping bag, twist it shut, and then microwave it on a low until fully melted and smooth. Massage the bag every 1-2 minutes to ensure the candy melts are melting evenly.
- Once melted, snip a small piece of the tip off of the piping bag. Drizzle over the Oreo in back and forth motion and top it with a red heart sprinkle. You can also add some green sanding sugar if desired. Be sure to move quickly before the chocolate sets.
- Allow the drizzle to set completely before serving. You may place the Oreos in the refrigerator to help the coating set faster.
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