Christmas Oreos

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Christmas Oreos made four different ways: to look like a decorated Christmas tree, melted snowman, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, and festive ornaments!

Note: Oreos® is a trademarked name for a chocolate sandwich cookie made by Mondalez International. Similar cookies will work in this recipe. In this post we also mention Reese’s ®, M&M’s, Baker®, Lindt®, and Ghiradelli® chocolates. We respect trademarks!

Overhead image of the Christmas Oreos

Let’s Make Some Christmas Oreos

There are two approaches to decorating Christmas Oreos: You can either create a variety of all four designs or focus on just one. If you aim for a festive and fun cookie platter, consider making all four designs using a family-size box of Oreos, which contains 48 cookies, allowing for 12 cookies of each design. Alternatively, if you prefer a single design, simply multiply the recipe for that design to decorate the number of cookies you have.

Overhead image of the snowman Christmas Oreos

Ingredients In Christmas Oreos

  • Oreos: You can use any variety of Oreos, such as original, double-stuffed, golden, or any other flavor you prefer.
  • Melting wafers or high-quality baking bars: For smooth, polished chocolate coating, it’s best to use chocolate made specifically for melting, such as good quality baking bars or melting wafers. Chocolate chips or morsels may not melt as smoothly due to added stabilizers.
  • Oil: A small amount of coconut or vegetable oil helps thin the chocolate and make dipping and coating the cookies easier

QUICK TIP

You can find melting wafers and baking bars in the baking aisle of your local store. Brands like Baker’s, Lindt, and Ghiradelli are known for producing high-quality chocolate for melting and are great to use in these Christmas Oreos.

Overhead image of the Christmas Oreos--reindeer version

How To Make Christmas Oreos

  1. Christmas Tree: Half-dip Christmas Oreos in white chocolate. Pipe a green candy melt tree and add sprinkles. Ingredients we use: green candy melts, gold star sprinkles, Christmas non-pareil sprinkles, brown jimmie sprinkles.
  2. Melted Snowman: Attach a Reese’s mint on top with chocolate. Dip in white chocolate. Add candies for nose and buttons, and chocolate for arms and mouth. Ingredients we use: Reese’s minis, miniature M&M’s, orange jimmie sprinkles.
  3. Rudolph: Dip in milk or semi-sweet chocolate. Add a red candy nose, candy eyes, and pipe chocolate antlers. Ingredients we use: Edible candy eyes, miniature M&M’s.
  4. Festive Ornaments: Dip the Christmas Oreos in white chocolate and decorate with candies/sprinkles. Add a mini Reese’s® for the ornament top. Ingredients we use: Reese’s minis, Christmas non-pareil sprinkles, Christmas jimmie sprinkles, miniature M&M’s

Up-close overhead image of Christmas Oreos

STORAGE

Store decorated Christmas Oreos in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. In hot or humid climates, refrigerate them to prevent melting. Keep away from heat and moisture, and separate layers with wax paper to avoid sticking.

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Christmas Oreos

5 from 2 votes
Christmas Oreos made four different ways: a decorated Christmas tree, melted snowman, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, and festive ornaments!
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Christmas Oreos

5 from 2 votes
Christmas Oreos made four different ways: a decorated Christmas tree, melted snowman, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, and festive ornaments!
Course Dessert, treat
Cuisine American, Vegetarian
Keyword Christmas Oreos
Prep Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Chelsea Lords
Calories 140kcal
Cost $9.12

Ingredients

Christmas Tree

Melted Snowman

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Ornaments

Instructions

  • PREP: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat. Set aside.
  • CHRISTMAS TREES: Combine white chocolate melts and oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in bursts of 25 seconds, stirring in between each burst for 25 seconds, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
    Dip the bottom half of one Oreo into the melted white chocolate, then place it on a prepared baking sheet to set. Repeat with remaining cooking.
    Melt the green candy melts with a small amount of oil until smooth. Transfer the melted chocolate to a zip-top bag and seal it without any air. Cut off the tip of the bag to create a small opening.
    With the green candy melts, using a zig-zag motion, pipe the shape of a tree on top of each Oreo. Immediately add non-pareil sprinkles to the tree and a gold star sprinkle to the top of the tree. Attach a chocolate sprinkle below the tree to create the appearance of a trunk. Repeat the process with the remaining cookies, decorating one tree at a time--the green chocolate sets quickly. Allow the cookies to set at room temperature before serving or packaging.
  • MELTED SNOWMEN: Combine white chocolate melts and oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in bursts of 25 seconds, stirring in between each burst for 25 seconds, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
    Use a small amount of the melted chocolate to attach a Reese's mini to the top of the Oreo. Dip a fork in the melted chocolate, then place the Oreo right side up on top of the fork. Using your other hand and a spoon, spoon melted chocolate over the cookie to coat it evenly. Tap the fork on the edge of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate. Transfer the coated Oreo to the prepared sheet pan.
    Working quickly (as the chocolate hardens quickly), attach two miniature M&M's to the cookie to look like buttons, and an orange jimmie sprinkle to look like a nose.
    Melt milk chocolate and transfer it to a zip-top bag. Cut off the tip of the bag to create a small opening. Pipe on two eyes and arms using the melted chocolate. Allow the cookies to set at room temperature before serving or packaging.
  • RUDOLPH: Combine milk chocolate melts and oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in bursts of 25 seconds, stirring in between each burst for 25 seconds, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
    Dip a fork in the melted chocolate, then place the Oreo right side up on top of the fork. Using your other hand and a spoon, spoon melted chocolate over the Oreo to coat it evenly. Tap the fork on the edge of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate.
    Transfer the coated Oreo to a prepared sheet pan. Working quickly (as the chocolate hardens quickly), attach two edible eyes to the cookie and a red miniature M&M to the center of the cookie to create the appearance of a red nose.
    Take the remaining chocolate and transfer it to a small zip-top bag. Cut off the tip of the bag to create a small opening. Pipe on antlers using the chocolate from the zip-top bag. Allow the cookies to set at room temperature before serving or packaging.
  • ORNAMENTS: Combine white chocolate melts and oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in bursts of 25 seconds, stirring in between each burst for 25 seconds, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
    Dip a fork in the melted chocolate, then place the Oreo right side up on top of the fork. Using your other hand and a spoon, spoon melted chocolate over the cookie to coat it evenly. Tap the fork on the edge of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate. Transfer the coated Oreo to a prepared sheet pan.
    Working quickly (as the chocolate hardens quickly), attach a miniature Reese's to the top edge of the Oreo to create the appearance of the top of an ornament. Add sprinkles or miniature M&M's to the top of the cookie to resemble a festive ornament. Allow the cookies to set at room temperature before serving or packaging.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: Oreos: You can either make a variety of all four designs, or focus on just one. To make all four designs get a family-size box of Oreos (which has 48 cookies). Decorate 12 cookies per design, following the recipe for each individual design. If you prefer to stick to just one design, simply multiply the recipe for that design to decorate the desired number of cookies. Use regular Oreos, double-stuffed, etc.--whatever you like best!
Note 2: Candy melts and oil: It is important to use chocolate that is specifically made for melting, such as good quality baking bars or melting wafers. Some popular brands to try include Bakers, Lindt, and Ghiradelli. These types of chocolate can be found in the baking aisle of the store and melt smoothly, creating a beautiful and even coating on the Oreos. Of the two options, we personally prefer using melting wafers as they are easier to work with. To help thin the chocolate and make it easier to dip and coat the Oreos, add a small amount of oil. If the chocolate isn't going on smoothly, you can try adding a touch more oil to help thin it out.
Note 3: Chocolate: You may have a little bit of extra chocolate left over after decorating, but it's best to melt it in the specified quantity. On the other hand, you may need to melt more chocolate for dipping Oreos, depending on how thick you want the coating to be. We found that this amount is perfect for a thin coating on each Oreo.
Nutrition information is calculated using the Christmas tree design as an example. This is just an estimate, since many factors can affect that total, including the amount of melting chocolate you use and what type of decorations you add.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed.

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