Description
Festive Christmas Oreos bring holiday cheer with rich chocolate cookies and peppermint cream filling. Delightful treats sparkle with crushed candy canes, creating a magical dessert perfect for winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 1 (14.3 ounces / 405 grams) package Oreo cookies
- 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 a clean workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a smooth surface for chocolate-dipped treats.
- Carefully separate white and dark chocolate into microwave-safe containers, using short heating intervals and stirring frequently to achieve a silky, glossy consistency without burning.
- Gently drop each Oreo cookie into the melted white chocolate, using a fork to carefully lift and drain excess coating, creating an even, smooth chocolate shell.
- While chocolate remains glossy, quickly sprinkle holiday-themed decorations like festive sprinkles, crushed peppermint pieces, or delicate sugar crystals across the surface.
- For added visual interest, drizzle contrasting chocolate in elegant zigzag patterns or thin streams across the coated cookies.
- Allow decorated Oreos to rest at room temperature, permitting chocolate to naturally solidify and set, which typically takes 20-30 minutes.
- Alternatively, expedite the setting process by placing the baking sheet in the refrigerator for approximately 15 minutes until chocolate becomes completely firm.
- Once hardened, carefully transfer the decorated Oreos to a decorative serving platter or package in clear cellophane bags tied with festive ribbons for gifting.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chocolate for a richer, more luxurious flavor that elevates the basic Oreo treat.
- Prevent chocolate from seizing by ensuring no water drops into the melting bowls and stir gently during the melting process.
- Experiment with different chocolate colors and sprinkle combinations to match various holiday themes or personal preferences.
- For a gluten-free version, select gluten-free sandwich cookies instead of traditional Oreos to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg