Description
These adorable Reindeer Oreos are a festive and fun holiday treat made by dipping chocolate sandwich cookies in rich dark chocolate and decorating them with candy antlers, eyes, and noses. Perfect for Christmas parties or gifting, this recipe turns classic Oreos into whimsical reindeer with simple ingredients and straightforward steps.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 20 Double Stuffed Oreos or other chocolate sandwich cookies
Chocolate Coatings
- 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 Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside for the chocolate-dipped Oreos and candy antlers to cool on.
- Melt Black Candy Melts: Place the black candy melts in a heatproof bowl and microwave at half power for one minute. Stir well, then continue heating in 30-second increments until smooth and melted.
- Pipe Antlers: Fill a small piping bag fitted with a Wilton #3 tip, or use a zip-top plastic bag with the corner cut off, with the melted black candy melts. Let it cool 2-3 minutes for better control. Pipe small antlers about 1 to 1¼ inches long on the lined baking sheet by piping two small “V” shapes in a row and then connecting them with a line down the center. Refrigerate the antlers for 10 minutes to set.
- Melt Dark Chocolate: In another heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate wafers in the microwave at half power for one minute. Stir and continue heating in 30-second increments until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Oreos: Using a fork, dip each Oreo into the melted dark chocolate, tapping off excess gently on the bowl’s edge. Place the dipped Oreo onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Decorate Cookies: Work in batches of 2-3 cookies at a time. While the chocolate is still wet, add the antlers, candy eyes (or sprinkles), and M&M noses to each dipped Oreo to form the reindeer face.
- Set the Chocolate: Place the decorated Oreos in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or until the chocolate is completely set and firm.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, the Reindeer Oreos are ready to be served as a festive holiday treat or packaged for gifting.
Notes
- Use a fork to dip the cookies by pressing into the cream filling area to avoid touching the top or bottom surfaces. Use a butter knife to gently release the Oreo from the fork after dipping.
- If the decorations don’t stick well, the chocolate coating might be too warm. Refrigerate the Oreos briefly before trying again.
- Room temperature can affect the setting of chocolate and decorations; cooler temperatures help maintain shape and stickiness.
- For extra secure attachment, use melted chocolate and a toothpick as edible glue to attach candy eyes, noses, and antlers once the chocolate coating is set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
