Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- Oreos: Classic sandwich cookies (quantity as desired)
- Chocolate melts or candy coating: White, milk, or colored chocolate melts (enough to fully coat each Oreo)
Optional Ingredients
- Food coloring (optional): Gel or powdered, for coloring the chocolate melts
- Sprinkles and decorations: Festive sugar shapes, edible glitter, colored nonpareils, small edible bunny or egg shapes
- Parchment or wax paper: To place coated Oreos for drying
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper to prevent the coated Oreos from sticking and to keep them looking pristine.
- Melt the Chocolate: Gently melt your chosen chocolate melts using a microwave in short bursts or a double boiler, stirring frequently until smooth and creamy with a glossy finish.
- Color the Chocolate (Optional): Add gel or powdered food coloring to the melted chocolate to achieve festive pastel or bright Easter colors, mixing thoroughly.
- Dip the Oreos: Hold each Oreo by the edge and dip it completely into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off before placing it onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Decorate While Wet: Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle Easter-themed decorations such as sprinkles, edible glitter, or colored sugar onto each coated Oreo.
- Let Them Set: Allow the coated Oreos to rest at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens completely, forming a crisp shell.
Notes
- Use quality chocolate melts for a smooth melt and shiny, professional-looking finish.
- Allow chocolate to set slowly at room temperature to prevent cracking and dullness.
- Keep Oreos fresh by storing them in an airtight container before dipping.
- For thicker chocolate coating, dip each Oreo twice, letting the first layer set before the second.
- Use a fork or dipping tool to evenly coat the cookies and avoid sticky hands.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake/Dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (can be vegan if using vegan Oreos and dairy-free melts)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Chocolate Covered Oreos, Easter Treats, Holiday Dessert, Festive Cookies, Homemade Candy Coated Cookies