Grinch Christmas Truffles
These Grinch Christmas Truffles are a quick and festive treat bursting with vibrant green color, smooth creamy texture, and a hint of mint. Perfect for holiday parties or gift-giving, they combine simple pantry ingredients, are kid-friendly, and come together in under 30 minutes for a delightful way to spread holiday cheer.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 20-24 truffles 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free graham crackers or omitting them)
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
- Green food coloring (gel-based, a few drops)
- ½ cup crushed graham crackers
- Red sprinkles or small red candies for decoration
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon mint extract or 8-10 crushed mints
- Step 1: Melt the White Chocolate and Butter
Place white chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring each time, until completely melted and smooth. This creates the creamy base for your truffles.
- Step 2: Mix in Sweetened Condensed Milk and Food Coloring
Slowly stir in the sweetened condensed milk until fully combined. Add green food coloring a few drops at a time, mixing well until you reach a vibrant Grinch green hue. Ensure the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Step 3: Add Crushed Graham Crackers
Gently fold in the crushed graham crackers to introduce a subtle crunch and help the truffles hold their shape.
- Step 4: Chill the Mixture
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or until the mixture firms up enough to handle without sticking to your fingers.
- Step 5: Shape and Decorate
Use a spoon or small cookie scoop to form truffle balls. Place them on parchment-lined trays. While still slightly soft, press red sprinkles or small candies on top to mimic the Grinch’s Santa hat accents.
- Step 6: Final Chill
Refrigerate the shaped truffles for another 10-15 minutes until fully set. Once firm, they are ready to serve or package as gifts.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even melting and prevent clumping.
- If the mixture is too soft when shaping, refrigerate longer to achieve the right consistency.
- Add food coloring gradually to control the intensity of the green color perfectly.
- Customize decorations with edible glitter or colored sugar for extra sparkle.
- Shape the truffles promptly after chilling since white chocolate sets quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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