Grinchy Christmas Cake Bites (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookies and Cream Cheese Mixture
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273 g red velvet chewy cookies (3 packages, 9.6 oz each)
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227 g cream cheese, softened (1 package, 8 oz)
→ Chocolate Coating
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1020 g white chocolate chips, divided (3 packages, 12 oz each)
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Green food coloring gel, as needed
→ Decoration
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Red heart sprinkles, for topping
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Place a wire rack over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pulse the red velvet cookies in a food processor until finely ground.
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In a stand mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened cream cheese at medium-high speed until smooth. Add cookie crumbs and mix until fully incorporated.
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Using a tablespoon measure, scoop dough and roll into balls approximately 3.8 cm in diameter. Arrange balls on the wire rack and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
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Set a medium heatproof bowl over a pot of barely simmering water, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water. Reserve one package of white chocolate chips. Melt the remaining two packages, stirring constantly until smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Add one drop of green food coloring gel to the melted chocolate and stir well. Add additional drops as needed until the desired green hue is achieved.
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Using a fork, dip each truffle ball into the green chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Return to the rack. Repeat coating if a thicker layer is desired. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until set. Clean the bowl and keep the double boiler setup ready.
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Melt the reserved white chocolate chips in the double boiler, stirring until smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add green food coloring as before. Adjust consistency by adding hot water, one tablespoon at a time, stirring vigorously to achieve drizzle consistency. Transfer the chocolate to a piping bag and snip off the end.
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Drizzle the green chocolate over the coated truffles to create stripes. Before the drizzle sets, top each bite with a red heart sprinkle to symbolize holiday spirit.
# Helpful Notes:
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Use lower-quality white chocolate such as Hershey’s or Nestlé for best texture; specialty chocolates are not necessary.