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Chocolate Covered Easter Oreos

Chocolate Covered Easter Oreos

These delightful Chocolate Covered Easter Oreos transform classic cream-filled sandwich cookies into festive treats coated in smooth chocolate and decorated with colorful Easter-themed sprinkles and decorations. Perfect for family celebrations, gifting, or fun homemade desserts, this easy recipe guides you through melting, dipping, decorating, and setting the cookies for an irresistible seasonal treat.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes plus setting time
  • Yield: About 20-25 Oreos

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Color the Chocolate (Optional): Add gel or powdered food coloring to the melted chocolate to achieve festive pastel or bright Easter colors, mixing thoroughly.
  4. 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.
  5. Decorate While Wet: Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle Easter-themed decorations such as sprinkles, edible glitter, or colored sugar onto each coated Oreo.
  6. 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.
  • Author: Lina
  • 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