Description
These festive Reindeer Oreo Cookies combine the classic chocolate sandwich cookies with a rich chocolate coating and fun holiday decorations. Perfect for holiday parties or gifting, each Oreo is dipped in a combination of dark chocolate and black candy melts, then decorated with colorful sprinkles, candy eyes, and M&M candies to create adorable reindeer faces.
Ingredients
Scale
Oreos
- 20 Double Stuffed Oreos or other chocolate sandwich cookies
Chocolate Coating
- 15 ounces Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers
- ¾ cup black candy melts
Decorations
- 40 small round sprinkles or candy eyes
- 20 M&M candies (brown and red for noses)
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to place the decorated cookies on.
- Melt the chocolate coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Similarly, melt the black candy melts in a separate bowl until fully smooth and melted.
- Dip the Oreos: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each Oreo into the melted dark chocolate to coat it completely, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- Add the reindeer details: While the chocolate is still wet, quickly add two small round sprinkles or candy eyes near the top for eyes. Then use a red or brown M&M candy near the bottom center to serve as the reindeer’s nose.
- Add antlers: Use melted black candy melts by spoon or piping bag to add antlers on top of the Oreo or draw them on the parchment paper beside the cookie for decoration.
- Set the cookies: Place the decorated cookies on the lined baking sheet and allow the chocolate to fully set. You can speed up this process by placing the cookies in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Once the chocolate is hardened, the Reindeer Oreo Cookies are ready to be served or packaged as festive treats.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate melting wafers or candy melts for a smooth, glossy coating.
- Work quickly when decorating so the chocolate doesn’t set before adding decorations.
- For different looks, try using colored candy melts for antlers or frosting details.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
Keywords: Reindeer Oreo Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Christmas Treats, Chocolate Dipped Oreos, Festive Cookies