These Grinch dipped wafers are a fun and festive treat that's as easy as it is adorable. Strawberry wafers get a bright green makeover with smooth vanilla melting chocolate and a signature red heart - just like the Grinch himself. The combination of crispy wafers, creamy coating, and colorful sprinkles makes them the perfect no-bake Christmas treat.
They're great for holiday parties, movie nights, or classroom goodies - especially when paired with a showing of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Kids love helping dip and decorate each wafer, and the quick prep time means you can make a big batch in minutes. They also make a cute addition to cookie platters or holiday dessert boards.
Like other grinch desserts? Try these grinch nutter butters or these grinch macaroons.
With just a handful of ingredients, these Grinch dipped wafers come together in about 5 minutes and look straight out of a holiday bakery. The red heart candy adds the perfect finishing touch - a sweet reminder that Christmas is all about a heart that grows three sizes bigger.
Ingredients
- Strawberry Wafers
- White Vanilla Melting Wafers
- Green food gel
- Red heart candy sprinkles
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Quickly toss together these cute grinch themed sugar wafers by following these easy instructions.
Step one: add melting wafers to microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals. Stir between each until fully melted. Add in 4 drops of food gel and stir.
Step two: Dip the top of each wafer into the melted green chocolate. Place on parchment paper and sprinkle with sprinkles and add red candy heart.
Hint: make sure to add sprinkles before chocolate begins to harden or they will not stick.
Recipe Tips for Success
- Stir melting wafers between each heating interval to ensure even heating.
- Lightly tap wafers or scrape sides on bowl after dipping into melted chocolate to remove any excess.
- Allow chocolate to fully harden and set before moving wafers.
Storage
These can be stored in an air tight container for 5 - 7 days. Or, they can be frozen for 6 months.
Grinch Decorated Sugar Wafers
Ingredients
- 1 package Strawberry Wafers or whatever flavor you like
- 10 oz Ghirardelli White Vanilla Melting Wafers
- 4 drops Green Food Gel
- 20 Red Heart Sprinkles
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, add in melting wafers.
- Heat wafers in the microwave at 30 second intervals. Stirring between each heating.
- Once fully melted, add in green food gel and stir well.
- Dip the top part of the wafers into the melts.
- Place onto parchment paper.
- Immediately sprinkle with sprinkles and place one red heart.
Notes
- Stir melting wafers between each heating interval to ensure even heating.
- Lightly tap wafers or scrape sides on bowl after dipping into melted chocolate to remove any excess.
- Allow chocolate to fully harden and set before moving wafers.
- Make sure to add sprinkles quickly before chocolate begins to harden or they will not stick.
- Store in an airtight container for 5-7 days. Or, freeze for up to 6 months.
Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
