Grinchy Christmas Cake Bites (Print-Friendly Version)
Festive red velvet bites coated in green chocolate and adorned with candy hearts for holiday fun and flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookies and Cream Cheese Mixture
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272 g Chips Ahoy Chewy Red Velvet cookies (3 packages of 272 g each)
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227 g cream cheese, room temperature (1 package)
→ Chocolate Coating and Decoration
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1020 g white chocolate chips, divided (3 packages of 340 g each)
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Green food coloring gel, as needed
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Red heart-shaped sprinkles, for decorating
# How to Make It:
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Place a wire rack over a parchment-lined baking sheet to catch drips during dipping.
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Pulse the red velvet cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
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In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium-high until smooth. Add cookie crumbs and blend until fully incorporated.
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Scoop out the mixture using a tablespoon measure and roll into 3.8 cm diameter balls. Arrange them evenly on the prepared wire rack. Refrigerate for 2 hours until firm.
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Using a double boiler, melt two packages (680 g) of white chocolate chips over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Reserve the third package for later.
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Add one drop of green food coloring to the melted chocolate and stir. Adjust with additional drops until desired vibrant green is achieved.
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Using a fork, immerse each cake ball into the green chocolate, letting excess drip off before placing back on the wire rack. Apply a second coat if a thicker layer is preferred. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until set.
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Clean the double boiler bowl. Melt the remaining 340 g of white chocolate chips over simmering water until smooth. Stir in green food coloring dropwise until the shade matches the coating. If needed, add hot water one tablespoon at a time to reach a drizzling consistency.
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Transfer the green drizzle to a piping bag with a small snip. Drizzle over the chilled cake bites to create stripes. Before the drizzle sets, top each bite with a red heart sprinkle.
# Additional Tips:
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Use standard commercial-quality white chocolate such as Hershey or Nestlé for optimal texture; specialty chocolates may alter the coating consistency.