Grinch Red Velvet Oreos
on Sep 15, 2025
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There’s something about a Grinch-themed treat that makes the holidays more fun. These red velvet Grinch Oreos are dipped in bright green candy melts, dressed up with a little candy heart, and sprinkled with sugar for sparkle.
Why I Love This Recipe
They’re playful, festive, and whimsical for Christmas parties, cookie trays, or a cozy movie night watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Check out our other Grinch-themed ideas and make it a party.
Plus, since you’re starting with store-bought Oreos, this recipe feels fancy without requiring a lot of extra work.
Ingredients Needed
You’ll only need a handful of items to make these cookies. A package of red velvet Oreos gets a colorful makeover with green candy melts, heart-shaped sprinkles, and a dusting of sanding sugar if you’d like a little shimmer.
See the recipe card below for detailed instructions.
We’re using simple, easy-to-find ingredients that come together for a cookie that looks like it came straight from Whoville.
How to Make Red Velvet Grinch Oreos
Start by lining baking trays with parchment paper. Melt most of your green candy melts until smooth, saving a little for the drizzle.
Then dip each Oreo into the melted coating, letting any excess drip off before setting it on the tray.
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Next, melt the remaining candy melts in a piping bag, snip the tip, and drizzle it over the coated cookies.
Quickly top each one with a red heart sprinkle (and a pinch of green sanding sugar if you want extra sparkle). Let them set until firm. To speed things up, pop the tray into the fridge until set.
In less than an hour, you’ll have a whole batch of festive, funny, and surprisingly elegant cookies.
Recipe Tips & Storage
- A double boiler (or a candy melt pot) keeps the coating smooth and easy to work with. If you use the microwave, melt in short bursts and stir often so it doesn’t clump.
- If your drizzle starts to firm up before you finish, just re-warm the piping bag for a few seconds.
- If you can’t find heart sprinkles at the store, you can order them online or pipe little red candy hearts yourself.
- Any Oreo flavor works here. Mint or Golden Oreos would be just as fun.
For storage, keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate them for two weeks.
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Red Velvet Grinch Oreos
Ingredients
- 12.2 ounce package Red Velvet Oreos
- 10 ounces light green candy melts
- 24 Heart sprinkles
- 2 tbsp Dark green sanding sugar, optional
Instructions
- 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. You can alternatively melt them in the microwave using a low or defrost setting in 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until fully melted and smooth.
- Use a fork to dip one Oreo 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 tray 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 or defrost setting until fully melted and smooth. Be sure to 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 a design over the Oreo and then top it with a red heart sprinkle. You can also add some green sanding sugar if desired. Just be 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!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored at room temperature in a zip-top bag or an airtight container for 7-10 days. The cookies can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
so delicious