1packagechocolate sandwich cookies (I like to use Oreo Thins -- they break the best!)
48edible eye candies
Optional: 1/4 cup chocolate chips + 1/4 teaspoon shortening or vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven according to cookie package directions. Bake cookies on parchment or Silpat-lined baking sheets according to package directions.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes and then press an unwrapped Rolo candy into the bottom section of each cookie. Let stand for a few minutes to soften a bit.
While the Rolo is still soft, press bat "wings" into the Rolo to attach. To make the wings, separate the Oreo cookies from each other and the cream (twist slowly to separate Oreos and use a knife to scrape off the cream filling). Break the Oreos in half to make 2 wings. (There will be a lot of casualties here!)
The Rolo should get melty enough to hold on the eyes. If not, you can use some chocolate chips + shortening (melt in the microwave and stir to combine) to pipe melted chocolate to the back of the eyes and attach them to the top of the Rolo. Alternatively, you can also make these cookies without the eye candy addition -- they still look like cute bats!
Allow to set up at room temperature. Best enjoyed within 2-3 days.
Notes
Note 1: Not a fan of store-bought cookies? Click the link above this recipe for my favorite homemade cookies!