Description
Festive Christmas Oreos bring holiday cheer with a delightful twist on classic cookies. Chocolate-dipped Oreos adorned with peppermint sprinkles and seasonal decorations create a merry treat perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (14.3 ounces / 405 grams) package Oreo cookies
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 cups white chocolate chips or candy melts
- 2 cups milk or dark chocolate chips or candy melts
Decorative Ingredients:
- Assorted holiday sprinkles
- Crushed candy canes
- Red food coloring
- Green food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate coating by carefully melting white and milk/dark chocolate chips in separate microwave-safe bowls, stirring at 30-second intervals until completely smooth. If desired, incorporate food coloring into the white chocolate to create festive hues.
- Utilize a fork or specialized dipping tool to completely immerse each Oreo cookie into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage and gently tapping off excess chocolate against the bowl’s edge.
- Transfer the chocolate-coated cookies onto a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet, immediately embellishing with holiday-themed sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or creating decorative chocolate drizzle patterns while the coating remains wet.
- Allow the chocolate-dipped Oreos to solidify naturally at room temperature for approximately 12 hours, or accelerate the setting process by placing them in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes until completely hardened.
- Once the chocolate has fully set, arrange the decorated Oreos on an elegant serving platter or carefully package them in festive gift bags or decorative boxes for sharing with friends and family during the holiday season.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Always use low heat and stir frequently to prevent chocolate from burning or seizing, which can ruin the smooth texture.
- Color Creativity: Experiment with gel food coloring for vibrant, intense holiday colors that won’t thin out the chocolate’s consistency.
- Dipping Technique: Use a dipping fork or slotted spoon to ensure even chocolate coverage and minimize messy drips on the Oreos.
- Sprinkle Strategy: Add decorative elements immediately after dipping while chocolate is still wet to ensure they stick perfectly and create a festive look.
- Storage Wisdom: Store completed Christmas Oreos in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap regular Oreos for gluten-free or vegan versions to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising the delicious holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg