Christmas Oreos

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

Are you looking for some fun ways to spruce up pre-made cookies for Christmas? Look no further! Here are four ideas for adding some flair to a package of Oreos! From decorating with the kids to using them as festive and edible table decorations, the possibilities are endless. So grab a batch of your favorite Oreo cookies and get creative!

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!

Let’s Make Some Christmas Oreos!

There are two approaches you can take when decorating Christmas Oreos: You can either make a variety of all four designs, or focus on just one. If you want to create a festive and fun cookie platter, consider making all four designs, using a family-size box of Oreos. The box has 48 cookies), so you can decorate 12 cookies of each design. If you prefer to stick to just one design, simply multiply the recipe for that design to decorate however many cookies you have.

Here Are The Four Ways We’re Decorating Christmas Oreos:

We have four designs for decorating Christmas Oreos:

1. Christmas tree: Dip half of the Oreo in melted white chocolate to give it a snowy appearance. Use green candy melts to pipe on the shape of a tree and decorate with sprinkles.
2. Melted snowman: Use a dab of melted chocolate to attach a Reese’s mint to the top for the hat. Then dip the cookie + hat in melted white chocolate to create the melting snowman. Use small candies and sprinkles for the nose and buttons, and pipe on melted chocolate for the arms and mouth.
3. Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer: Dip the cookie in melted milk or semi-sweet chocolate. Use a small red candy to create Rudolph’s iconic red nose. Add small candies for the eyes and pipe on the antlers with melted chocolate.
4. Festive ornaments: Dip cookies in melted white chocolate and use small candies and/or sprinkles to create holiday ornaments. Top with a miniature Reese’s® candy to make the top of the ornament.

Main Ingredients Needed For 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.

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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.

Here is a list of the decorations you’ll need for the Christmas Oreo designs:

• Christmas tree: green candy melts, gold star sprinkles, Christmas non-pareil sprinkles, brown jimmie sprinkles
• Melted snowman: Reese’s minis, miniature M&M’s, orange jimmie sprinkles
• Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer: Edible candy eyes, miniature M&M’s
• Festive ornaments: Reese’s minis, Christmas non-pareil sprinkles, Christmas jimmie sprinkles, miniature M&M’s

Note: You can find these decorations at many local baking supply stores, grocery stores, or online through affiliate links.

Tips For Making Christmas Oreos:

• Use high-quality chocolate: For the best results, use melting wafers or high-quality baking bars specifically made for melting. These types of chocolate tend to melt more smoothly and give a polished finish to your cookies.
• Thin the chocolate with oil: A small amount of coconut or vegetable oil can help thin the chocolate and make it easier to dip and coat the Oreos. Be sure to use just a small amount, as too much oil can cause the chocolate to become thin and runny. (More chocolate melting tips here.)
• Work quickly: Chocolate hardens quickly, so be sure to work efficiently as you dip and decorate the cookies. If the chocolate starts to harden before you’re finished, you can gently re-melt it in the microwave or over a double boiler.
• Use a clean, dry surface: Make sure to work on a clean, dry surface so the decorations stick to the cookies.
• Use a steady hand: Decorating the Oreos can be a bit fiddly, so be sure to have a steady hand as you pipe on melted chocolate or add sprinkles and other decorations. Use a toothpick to coax decorations where you want them.
• Use helpers: Children love to help with projects, so they can help arrange and pass ingredients for you. Decorating with the chocolate is a bit too precise for little helpers, though.

More Holiday Oreo Treats

• Golden Oreo Truffles Use Golden Oreos or regular Oreos to make Oreo Balls
• Christmas Oreo Truffles decorated five different ways!
• Chocolate Covered Oreos perfect edible Christmas gift!
• Christmas Oreo Pops penguin, snowflake, reindeer, and a candy cane
• Christmas Oreo Pops #2 a snowman, a Christmas tree, an ornament, and a polar bear

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Christmas Oreos

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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 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

Calories 140kcal

Author Chelsea Lords

Cost $9.12

Ingredients

Christmas Tree

• ▢ 12 Oreos cookies any variety (Note 1)
• ▢ 1/2 cup (3 oz.) white candy melts, plus 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil (Note 2 & 3)
• ▢ 1/4 cup (1.5 oz.) green candy melts, plus 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
• ▢ For decorating: gold star sprinkles, Christmas non-pareil sprinkles, brown jimmie sprinkles

Melted Snowman

• ▢ 12 Oreos or any round sandwich cookie
• ▢ 3/4 cup (4.5 oz.) white candy melts, plus 3/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
• ▢ 1/4 cup (1.5 oz.) chocolate candy melts
• ▢ For decorating: Reese's minis, miniature M&M's, orange jimmie sprinkles

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

• ▢ 12 Oreos any type
• ▢ 1 cup (6 oz.) chocolate candy melts, plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• ▢ For decorating: Edible candy eyes, miniature M&M's

Ornaments

• ▢ 12 Oreos or any round sandwich cookie
• ▢ 3/4 cup (4.5 oz.) white candy melts, plus 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
• ▢ For decorating: Reese's minis, Christmas non-pareil sprinkles, Christmas jimmie sprinkles, miniature M&M's

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

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